Are plain yoghurt and natural yoghurt the same thing?

Yes. Natural yoghurt is another name for plain yoghurt, so they are the same ingredient and measure identically. A cup of plain yoghurt weighs 258 grams under either name, and every conversion on this page holds whichever name your recipe uses. Recipes swap the two freely, so you can follow either without changing quantities or weighing any differently.

What is 0.25 cups of plain yoghurt in tablespoons?

0.25 cups of plain yoghurt is 4.17 tablespoons. This is the same for any ingredient, since cups and tablespoons are both volume units and do not depend on what you are measuring. One cup is about 16.67 tablespoons, so 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. Use the volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres for any amount.

How much does a cup of plain yoghurt weigh?

1 cup of plain yoghurt in grams is 258 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups is 516 grams and half a cup is 129 grams. Weighing plain yoghurt by the cup is the most common way to measure it for baking. See the full cup to grams chart for plain yoghurt, or use the converter on this page for any other amount.

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Plain Yoghurt Measurement Converter

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Plain yoghurt (also spelt 'yogurt' in US recipes) is fermented milk with a mild tang and a soft, spoonable texture. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 258 grams or 9.1 ounces. It adds moisture and acidity to cakes, marinades, and quick breads, and works as an egg replacement (1/4 cup per egg) in tender bakes.

Yoghurt is sold in 150 g pots or 500 g tubs, but recipes call for cups or tablespoons. Converting between the two stops you over-pouring tangy liquid into a delicate batter.

Also known as

natural yoghurt
plain yogurt
natural yogurt
yogurt

Related Plain Yoghurt Ingredients

Buttermilk is thinner and sharper than plain yoghurt. To use yoghurt in place of buttermilk, stir 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk into 1 cup of yoghurt to match the pourable texture; flavour stays close. See our Buttermilk converter.

Cream cheese is denser and richer than plain yoghurt (230 g vs 258 g per cup). Yoghurt won't hold a piped shape, so swap with care: it works in batters and dressings but not in stiff frostings or no-bake cheesecake fillings. See our Cream Cheese converter.

Greek yoghurt is strained, so it's thicker and slightly denser than plain yoghurt (260 g vs 258 g per cup) with a richer mouthfeel. Swap 1:1 in cakes and quick breads; for dressings or marinades you may want to thin Greek yoghurt with a splash of milk. See our Greek Yoghurt converter.

Sour cream is cultured cream with a higher fat content than plain yoghurt, so it tastes richer and feels thicker on the spoon. They are close in weight (250 g vs 258 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in cakes and dressings; sour cream gives a milder tang and a denser dip. See our Sour Cream converter.

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Plain Yoghurt Calculators & Baking Tools

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Common Plain Yoghurt Conversions

Here are the most common plain yoghurt conversions from grams to cups.

Grams	Cups
25 g	0.1 cups
50 g	0.19 cups
75 g	0.29 cups
100 g	0.39 cups
125 g	0.48 cups
150 g	0.58 cups
175 g	0.68 cups
200 g	0.78 cups
250 g	0.97 cups
300 g	1.16 cups
400 g	1.55 cups
500 g	1.94 cups

Plain Yoghurt Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting plain yoghurt to different measurements.

grams	cup	ounces	cup(US)	tbsp	tsp
100 g	0.39 cup	3.53 oz	0.4 cup (US)	6.46 tbsp	19.38 tsp
150 g	0.58 cup	5.29 oz	0.61 cup (US)	9.69 tbsp	29.07 tsp
250 g	0.97 cup	8.82 oz	1.01 cup (US)	16.15 tbsp	48.45 tsp
500 g	1.94 cup	17.64 oz	2.02 cup (US)	32.3 tbsp	96.9 tsp
750 g	2.91 cup	26.45 oz	3.03 cup (US)	48.45 tbsp	145.35 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

Are plain yoghurt and natural yoghurt the same thing?: Yes. Natural yoghurt is another name for plain yoghurt, so they are the same ingredient and measure identically. A cup of plain yoghurt weighs 258 grams under either name, and every conversion on this page holds whichever name your recipe uses. Recipes swap the two freely, so you can follow either without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 0.25 cups of plain yoghurt in tablespoons?: 0.25 cups of plain yoghurt is 4.17 tablespoons. This is the same for any ingredient, since cups and tablespoons are both volume units and do not depend on what you are measuring. One cup is about 16.67 tablespoons, so 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. Use the volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres for any amount. Open the volume converter
How much does a cup of plain yoghurt weigh?: 1 cup of plain yoghurt in grams is 258 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups is 516 grams and half a cup is 129 grams. Weighing plain yoghurt by the cup is the most common way to measure it for baking. See the full cup to grams chart for plain yoghurt, or use the converter on this page for any other amount. 1 cup plain yoghurt in grams

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