Convert Mozzarella from Cup to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 cup of mozzarella?

1 cup of mozzarella (shredded mozzarella) is 16.67 tablespoons. 2 cups of mozzarella is 33.33 tablespoons. 1/2 cup of mozzarella is 8.33 tablespoons. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of mozzarella is 4.17 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less. Use the US cup converter →
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
  • A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
  • One metric tablespoon of mozzarella weighs about 6.8 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 6.7 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 9 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Mozzarella is a soft, stretchy Italian cheese with a mild flavour and excellent melting properties. One metric cup (250 ml) of shredded mozzarella weighs around 113 grams or 3.99 ounces. When a recipe calls for shredded mozzarella by volume, measuring by grams gives a more consistent result, as how finely the cheese is shredded affects how much fits in a cup.

Shredded mozzarella is light and airy, so a loosely packed cup and a firmly packed one can differ by 15 grams or more. Measuring in grams removes that guesswork and keeps pizza toppings and baked gratins consistent.

Also known as

  • shredded mozzarella
  • fresh mozzarella
  • mozzarella cheese

Related Mozzarella Ingredients

Parmesan is a hard, aged Italian cheese used for grating, while mozzarella is soft and mild. Parmesan adds sharp, salty depth; mozzarella melts smoothly. They serve different purposes and are rarely interchangeable in recipes. See what 1 cup of parmesan cheese is in tablespoons.

Halloumi is a firm, salty cheese that holds its shape when grilled or fried, while mozzarella is soft and melts readily. Both are mild but behave very differently under heat. See what 1 cup of halloumi is in tablespoons.

Bocconcini are small fresh mozzarella balls: the same cheese in a different form. Shredded mozzarella (113 g per cup) is lighter than bocconcini (230 g per cup) because fresh balls retain more moisture. Use bocconcini whole in salads and as a pizza topping; use shredded mozzarella when you need even coverage. See what 1 cup of bocconcini is in tablespoons.

Out of mozzarella? See mozzarella substitutes →

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring cup set keeps every batch the same.

Scoop it right, get measuring cups

Mozzarella Measurement Converter

Enter a value and pick your units.

Result

16.67 Tablespoon

Mozzarella Calculators & Baking Tools

Working with mozzarella? These tools handle the jobs a converter cannot.

  • Recipe Scaler Scale any recipe up or down and keep every ingredient in ratio.

Common Mozzarella Conversions

Here are the most common mozzarella conversions from cups to tablespoons.

CupsTablespoons
0.25 cups4.17 tbsp
0.5 cups8.33 tbsp
0.75 cups12.5 tbsp
1 cup16.67 tbsp
1.25 cups20.83 tbsp
1.5 cups25 tbsp
2 cups33.33 tbsp
2.5 cups41.67 tbsp
3 cups50 tbsp

Mozzarella Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting mozzarella from Cup to Tablespoon and other measurements.

cuptbspgramsouncescup(US)tsp
0.25 cup4.17 tbsp28.25 g1 oz0.26 cup (US)12.5 tsp
0.5 cup8.33 tbsp56.5 g2 oz0.52 cup (US)25 tsp
1 cup16.67 tbsp113 g3.99 oz1.04 cup (US)50 tsp
2 cup33.33 tbsp226 g7.98 oz2.08 cup (US)100 tsp

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the cups to tablespoons volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of mozzarella in tablespoons?
1 cup of mozzarella is 16.67 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of mozzarella is 33.33 tablespoons and 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the mozzarella converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 cups of mozzarella?
1.5 cups of mozzarella is 25 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of mozzarella is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 cups of mozzarella in tablespoons?
2 cups of mozzarella is 33.33 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of mozzarella is 16.67 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many cups of mozzarella is 16.67 tablespoons?
16.67 tablespoons of mozzarella is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 cup of shredded mozzarella in tablespoons?
Shredded mozzarella is another name for mozzarella, so 1 cup of shredded mozzarella is 16.67 tablespoons, exactly the same as mozzarella. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons and 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are mozzarella and shredded mozzarella the same thing?
Yes. Shredded mozzarella is another name for mozzarella, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 cup of mozzarella is 16.67 tablespoons under either name, and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup mozzarella in tablespoons?
1/2 cup of mozzarella is 8.33 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of mozzarella is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 cup mozzarella in tablespoons?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of mozzarella is 4.17 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of mozzarella is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

Other Ingredients

If you need help with any other ingredients click below: