Convert Plain Yoghurt from Cup to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 cup of plain yoghurt?

1 cup of plain yoghurt (natural yoghurt) is 16.67 tablespoons. 2 cups of plain yoghurt is 33.33 tablespoons. 1/2 cup of plain yoghurt is 8.33 tablespoons. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of plain yoghurt is 4.17 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less. Use the US 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 →
  • A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

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.

Out of plain yoghurt? See plain yoghurt substitutes →

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 tablespoons.

CupsTablespoons
0.25 cups4.17 tbsp
0.5 cups8.33 tbsp
0.75 cups12.5 tbsp
1 cup16.67 tbsp
1.25 cups20.83 tbsp
1.5 cups25 tbsp
2 cups33.33 tbsp
2.5 cups41.67 tbsp
3 cups50 tbsp

Plain Yoghurt Conversion Chart

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

cuptbspgramsouncescup(US)tsp
0.25 cup4.17 tbsp64.5 g2.28 oz0.26 cup (US)12.5 tsp
0.5 cup8.33 tbsp129 g4.55 oz0.52 cup (US)25 tsp
1 cup16.67 tbsp258 g9.1 oz1.04 cup (US)50 tsp
2 cup33.33 tbsp516 g18.2 oz2.08 cup (US)100 tsp

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the cups to tablespoons volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons is 1 cup of plain yoghurt?
1 cup of plain yoghurt is 16.67 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of plain yoghurt is 33.33 tablespoons and 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. 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 tablespoons is 1.5 cups of plain yoghurt?
1.5 cups of plain yoghurt is 25 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of plain yoghurt is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many tablespoons is 2 cups of plain yoghurt?
2 cups of plain yoghurt is 33.33 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of plain yoghurt is 16.67 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many cups of plain yoghurt is 16.67 tablespoons?
16.67 tablespoons of plain yoghurt is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many tablespoons is 1 cup of natural yoghurt?
Natural yoghurt is another name for plain yoghurt, so 1 cup of natural yoghurt is 16.67 tablespoons, exactly the same as plain yoghurt. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons and 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. 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 cup of plain yoghurt is 16.67 tablespoons under either name, and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup plain yoghurt in tablespoons?
1/2 cup of plain yoghurt is 8.33 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of plain yoghurt is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. 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 plain yoghurt in tablespoons?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of plain yoghurt is 4.17 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of plain yoghurt is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. 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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