Convert Plain Yoghurt from Cup to Grams
How many grams is 1 cup of plain yoghurt?
1 cup of plain yoghurt (natural yoghurt) is 258 grams. 2 cups of plain yoghurt is 516 grams. 1/2 cup of plain yoghurt is 129 grams. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of plain yoghurt is 64.5 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.
- These figures use the metric cup (250 ml), so 1 cup is 258 g. A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml and holds about 248 g.
- 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 what 1 cup of buttermilk is in grams.
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 cup of cream cheese is in grams.
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 cup of greek yoghurt is in grams.
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 cup of sour cream is in grams.
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Common Plain Yoghurt Conversions
Here are the most common plain yoghurt conversions from cups to grams.
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 64.5 g |
| 0.5 cups | 129 g |
| 0.75 cups | 193.5 g |
| 1 cup | 258 g |
| 1.25 cups | 322.5 g |
| 1.5 cups | 387 g |
| 2 cups | 516 g |
| 2.5 cups | 645 g |
| 3 cups | 774 g |
For cups to grams with a different ingredient, use the cups to grams converter for a quick-reference table.
For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of plain yoghurt in cups.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 cup of plain yoghurt in grams?
- 1 cup of plain yoghurt is 258 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of plain yoghurt is 516 grams and 0.5 cups is 129 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 cups of plain yoghurt?
- 1.5 cups of plain yoghurt is 387 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of plain yoghurt is 258 grams and 2 cups is 516 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 cups of plain yoghurt in grams?
- 2 cups of plain yoghurt is 516 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of plain yoghurt is 258 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 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 grams and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 1 cup of natural yoghurt in grams?
- Natural yoghurt is another name for plain yoghurt, so 1 cup of natural yoghurt is 258 grams, exactly the same as plain yoghurt. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 516 grams and 0.5 cups is 129 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.