Convert Parmesan Cheese from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of parmesan cheese?

1 US cup of parmesan cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of parmesan cheese is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of parmesan cheese is 8 tablespoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of parmesan cheese is 4 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric 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 parmesan cheese weighs about 6 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 5.9 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 8 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Parmesan cheese is a hard, aged Italian cheese most often used grated over pasta, risotto, or baked into pastry crusts and breads. One metric cup (250 ml) of grated Parmesan weighs around 100 grams or 3.53 ounces. When a recipe calls for a cup of grated Parmesan, the weight can vary by how finely it is grated and how loosely it is packed, so measuring by grams gives the most reliable result.

Grated Parmesan is notoriously inconsistent by volume: a loosely filled cup and a firmly packed one can differ by 20 grams or more. Weighing in grams removes that guesswork.

Also known as

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • parmesan
  • grated parmesan

Cream cheese is a soft fresh cheese (230 g per cup), much denser and milder than grated Parmesan (100 g per cup). Recipes that call for one are rarely swappable for the other: Parmesan is typically used for its sharp, salty flavour, while cream cheese provides richness and body. See our Cream Cheese converter.

Mozzarella is a soft, mild Italian cheese that melts smoothly, while Parmesan is hard and aged. They serve different purposes in the kitchen and are rarely interchangeable, though both appear in Italian-style bakes. See our Mozzarella converter.

Generic grated cheese is typically milder and melts more readily than Parmesan. Both weigh around 100 g per cup when grated, but Parmesan has a sharper, saltier flavour so you can use less of it to achieve the same intensity. See our Grated Cheese converter.

Pecorino Romano is a hard Italian sheep's milk cheese with a sharper, saltier bite than Parmesan. Both weigh around 100 g per cup grated and are used in similar ways, but Pecorino's stronger flavour means recipes often call for slightly less of it. See our Pecorino Romano converter.

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Common Parmesan Cheese Conversions

Here are the most common parmesan cheese conversions from cups (US) to tablespoons.

Cups (US)Tablespoons
0.25 cups (US)4 tbsp
0.5 cups (US)8 tbsp
0.75 cups (US)12 tbsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp
1.25 cups (US)20 tbsp
1.5 cups (US)24 tbsp
2 cups (US)32 tbsp
2.5 cups (US)40 tbsp
3 cups (US)48 tbsp

Parmesan Cheese Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting parmesan cheese from Cup (US) to Tablespoon and other measurements.

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup24 g0.85 oz12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup48 g1.69 oz24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup96 g3.39 oz48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup192 g6.78 oz96 tsp

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of parmesan cheese in tablespoons?
1 US cup of parmesan cheese is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of parmesan cheese is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 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 parmesan cheese converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of parmesan cheese?
1.5 US cups of parmesan cheese is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of parmesan cheese is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 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 US cups of parmesan cheese in tablespoons?
2 US cups of parmesan cheese is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of parmesan cheese is 16 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 US cups of parmesan cheese is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of parmesan cheese is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is another name for parmesan cheese, so 1 US cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano is 16 tablespoons, exactly the same as parmesan cheese. The figure does not change with the name: 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are parmesan cheese and Parmigiano-Reggiano the same thing?
Yes. Parmigiano-Reggiano is another name for parmesan cheese, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of parmesan cheese is 16 tablespoons under either name, and 2 US cups is 32 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 (US) parmesan cheese in tablespoons?
1/2 US cup of parmesan cheese is 8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of parmesan cheese is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 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 (US) parmesan cheese in tablespoons?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of parmesan cheese is 4 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of parmesan cheese is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 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.

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