Convert Plain Yoghurt from Tablespoon to Cup (US)

Plain Yoghurt Measurement Converter

Use the tool below to convert plain yoghurt from Tablespoon to Cup (US).

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.

If you don't have a scale, no worries! Simply convert from grams to cups or tablespoons.

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Common Plain Yoghurt Conversions

Here are the most common plain yoghurt conversions from tablespoons to cups (US).

Tablespoons	Cups (US)
1 tbsp	0.08 cups (US)
2 tbsp	0.17 cups (US)
3 tbsp	0.25 cups (US)
4 tbsp	0.33 cups (US)
6 tbsp	0.5 cups (US)
8 tbsp	0.67 cups (US)
10 tbsp	0.83 cups (US)
12 tbsp	1 cup (US)
16 tbsp	1.33 cups (US)

Plain Yoghurt Conversion Chart

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

tbsp	cup(US)	cup	grams	ounces	tsp
1 tbsp	0.08 cup (US)	0.08 cup	20.64 g	0.73 oz	4 tsp
2 tbsp	0.17 cup (US)	0.16 cup	41.28 g	1.46 oz	8 tsp
3 tbsp	0.25 cup (US)	0.24 cup	61.92 g	2.18 oz	12 tsp
4 tbsp	0.33 cup (US)	0.32 cup	82.56 g	2.91 oz	16 tsp

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