Convert Plain Yoghurt from Cup (US) to Ounces
How many ounces is 1 US cup of plain yoghurt?
1 US cup of plain yoghurt (natural yoghurt) is 8.74 ounces. 2 US cups of plain yoghurt is 17.47 ounces. 1/2 US cup of plain yoghurt is 4.37 ounces. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of plain yoghurt is 2.18 ounces. 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 →
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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 what 1 US cup of cream cheese is in ounces.
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 what 1 US cup of greek yoghurt is in ounces.
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 what 1 US cup of sour cream is in ounces.
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Common Plain Yoghurt Conversions
Here are the most common plain yoghurt conversions from cups (US) to ounces.
| Cups (US) | Ounces |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cups (US) | 2.18 oz |
| 0.5 cups (US) | 4.37 oz |
| 0.75 cups (US) | 6.55 oz |
| 1 cup (US) | 8.74 oz |
| 1.25 cups (US) | 10.92 oz |
| 1.5 cups (US) | 13.1 oz |
| 2 cups (US) | 17.47 oz |
| 2.5 cups (US) | 21.84 oz |
| 3 cups (US) | 26.21 oz |
For the reverse conversion, see 1 ounce of plain yoghurt in US cups.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 US cup of plain yoghurt in ounces?
- 1 US cup of plain yoghurt is 8.74 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of plain yoghurt is 17.47 ounces and 0.5 US cups is 4.37 ounces. 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 ounces is 1.5 US cups of plain yoghurt?
- 1.5 US cups of plain yoghurt is 13.1 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of plain yoghurt is 8.74 ounces and 2 US cups is 17.47 ounces. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 US cups of plain yoghurt in ounces?
- 2 US cups of plain yoghurt is 17.47 ounces. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of plain yoghurt is 8.74 ounces, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact ounces reading.
- How many US cups of plain yoghurt is 8.74 ounces?
- 8.74 ounces of plain yoghurt is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between ounces and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in ounces. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- What is 1/2 cup (US) plain yoghurt in ounces?
- 1/2 US cup of plain yoghurt is 4.37 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of plain yoghurt is 8.74 ounces and 2 US cups is 17.47 ounces. 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 above for the common ones.