How many grams is 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese?

1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese is 6 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 3 grams and 2 tablespoons is 12 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount.

How many tablespoons of parmesan cheese is 6 grams?

6 grams of parmesan cheese is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

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How much is 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese?

1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano) is 6 grams, about 0.21 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of parmesan cheese is 3 grams and 2 tablespoons is 12 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

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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No measuring spoons? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring spoon set keeps small amounts accurate.

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Common Parmesan Cheese Conversions

Here are the most common parmesan cheese conversions from tablespoons to grams.

Tablespoons	Grams
1 tbsp	6 g
2 tbsp	12 g
3 tbsp	18 g
4 tbsp	24 g
6 tbsp	36 g
8 tbsp	48 g
10 tbsp	60 g
12 tbsp	72 g
16 tbsp	96 g

Parmesan Cheese Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting parmesan cheese from Tablespoon to other measurements.

tbsp	cup	grams	ounces	cup(US)	tsp
1 tbsp	0.06 cup	6 g	0.21 oz	0.06 cup (US)	3 tsp
2 tbsp	0.12 cup	12 g	0.42 oz	0.13 cup (US)	6 tsp
3 tbsp	0.18 cup	18 g	0.64 oz	0.19 cup (US)	9 tsp
4 tbsp	0.24 cup	24 g	0.85 oz	0.25 cup (US)	12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese?: 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese is 6 grams, or 0.21 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of parmesan cheese is 3 grams and 2 tablespoons is 12 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the parmesan cheese converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese?: 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese is 6 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 3 grams and 2 tablespoons is 12 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount.
How many tablespoons of parmesan cheese is 6 grams?: 6 grams of parmesan cheese is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

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