Convert Plain Yoghurt from Cup (US) to Grams

How many grams is 1 US cup of plain yoghurt?

1 US cup of plain yoghurt (natural yoghurt) is 247.68 grams. 2 US cups of plain yoghurt is 495.36 grams. 1/2 US cup of plain yoghurt is 123.84 grams. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of plain yoghurt is 61.92 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 (US) to grams.

Cups (US)Grams
0.25 cups (US)61.92 g
0.5 cups (US)123.84 g
0.75 cups (US)185.76 g
1 cup (US)247.68 g
1.25 cups (US)309.6 g
1.5 cups (US)371.52 g
2 cups (US)495.36 g
2.5 cups (US)619.2 g
3 cups (US)743.04 g

Plain Yoghurt Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting plain yoghurt from Cup (US) to Grams and other measurements.

cup(US)gramscupouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)61.92 g0.24 cup2.18 oz4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)123.84 g0.48 cup4.37 oz8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)247.68 g0.96 cup8.74 oz16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)495.36 g1.92 cup17.47 oz32 tbsp96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 US cup of plain yoghurt?
1 US cup of plain yoghurt is 247.68 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of plain yoghurt is 495.36 grams and 0.5 US cups is 123.84 grams. 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 plain yoghurt converter
How many grams is 1.5 US cups of plain yoghurt?
1.5 US cups of plain yoghurt is 371.52 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of plain yoghurt is 247.68 grams and 2 US cups is 495.36 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many grams is 2 US cups of plain yoghurt?
2 US cups of plain yoghurt is 495.36 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of plain yoghurt is 247.68 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
How many US cups of plain yoghurt is 247.68 grams?
247.68 grams of plain yoghurt is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many grams is 1 US cup of natural yoghurt?
Natural yoghurt is another name for plain yoghurt, so 1 US cup of natural yoghurt is 247.68 grams, exactly the same as plain yoghurt. The figure does not change with the name: 2 US cups is 495.36 grams and 0.5 US cups is 123.84 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
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 convert identically. 1 US cup of plain yoghurt is 247.68 grams under either name, and 2 US cups is 495.36 grams. 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) plain yoghurt in grams?
1/2 US cup of plain yoghurt is 123.84 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of plain yoghurt is 247.68 grams and 2 US cups is 495.36 grams. 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) plain yoghurt in grams?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of plain yoghurt is 61.92 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of plain yoghurt is 247.68 grams and 2 US cups is 495.36 grams. 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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