Convert Plain Yoghurt from Cup

How much is 1 cup of plain yoghurt?

1 cup of plain yoghurt (natural yoghurt) is 258 grams, about 9.1 ounces. 0.5 cups of plain yoghurt is 129 grams and 2 cups is 516 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

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

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

Plain Yoghurt Measurement Converter

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Common Plain Yoghurt Conversions

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

CupsGrams
0.25 cups64.5 g
0.5 cups129 g
0.75 cups193.5 g
1 cup258 g
1.25 cups322.5 g
1.5 cups387 g
2 cups516 g
2.5 cups645 g
3 cups774 g

Plain Yoghurt Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting plain yoghurt from Cup to other measurements.

cupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptsp
0.25 cup64.5 g2.28 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup129 g4.55 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup258 g9.1 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup516 g18.2 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 cup of plain yoghurt?
1 cup of plain yoghurt is 258 grams, or 9.1 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups of plain yoghurt is 129 grams and 2 cups is 516 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 plain yoghurt converter
How many grams is 1 cup of plain yoghurt?
1 cup of plain yoghurt is 258 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 cups is 129 grams and 2 cups is 516 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 cups of plain yoghurt is 258 grams?
258 grams of plain yoghurt is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups 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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