Convert Ricotta from Cup to Grams

How many grams is 1 cup of ricotta?

1 cup of ricotta (ricotta cheese) is 258 grams. 2 cups of ricotta is 516 grams. 1/2 cup of ricotta is 129 grams. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of ricotta 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. 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 →

Ricotta is a soft Italian fresh cheese made from the whey left over from harder cheeses, giving it a light, grainy texture and a milky, slightly sweet flavour. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 258 grams or 9.1 ounces. It fills cannoli, lasagne, and stuffed pasta, and folds into cakes and pancakes for tenderness.

Ricotta is sold in 250 g or 500 g tubs, while recipes often call for cups or tablespoons. Weighing in grams gives a more honest measure than scooping the soft, uneven curds into a measuring cup.

Also known as

  • ricotta cheese
  • whole-milk ricotta

Cream cheese is denser, smoother, and tangier than ricotta (230 g vs 258 g per cup). Ricotta carries visible curds, so smooth no-bake fillings need straining or blending; in baked cheesecakes the two work as a 1:1 swap with a slightly drier, less tangy result from ricotta. See what 1 cup of cream cheese is in grams.

Mascarpone is much richer and smoother than ricotta (240 g vs 258 g per cup), with around 40% fat to ricotta's 13%. Swap 1:1 by volume in fillings only when a grainier, lower-fat result is acceptable; for tiramisu or buttercream, mascarpone is the better choice. See what 1 cup of mascarpone is in grams.

Cottage cheese is wetter and curdier than ricotta (234 g vs 258 g per cup), with a tangier flavour. Swap 1:1 in lasagne or savoury bakes; for sweet fillings, drain or blend cottage cheese first to match ricotta's softer texture. See what 1 cup of cottage cheese is in grams.

Goat's cheese is tangier and lighter than ricotta (150 g vs 258 g per cup), with a more pronounced flavour. It works as a swap in salads, tarts, and savoury fillings, but the goaty tang makes it unsuitable in sweet dishes where ricotta is neutral. See what 1 cup of goat's cheese is in grams.

Feta is saltier and more crumbly than ricotta (150 g vs 258 g per cup), with a sharper briny flavour. They serve different purposes: ricotta is used for its mild creaminess in pasta and baking, while feta adds a salty punch in salads and savoury pastries. See what 1 cup of feta is in grams.

Paneer is firm and dry where ricotta is soft and wet (226 g vs 258 g per cup). Use paneer when a recipe needs cubes that hold their shape; ricotta suits creamy baked fillings. See what 1 cup of paneer is in grams.

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258 Grams

Common Ricotta Conversions

Here are the most common ricotta conversions from cups to grams.

CupsGrams
0.25 cups64.5 g
0.5 cups129 g
0.75 cups193.5 g
1 cup258 g
1.25 cups322.5 g
1.5 cups387 g
2 cups516 g
2.5 cups645 g
3 cups774 g

Ricotta Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting ricotta from Cup to Grams and other measurements.

cupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptsp
0.25 cup64.5 g2.28 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup129 g4.55 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup258 g9.1 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup516 g18.2 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp

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 ricotta in cups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of ricotta in grams?
1 cup of ricotta is 258 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of ricotta 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 ricotta converter
How many grams is 1.5 cups of ricotta?
1.5 cups of ricotta is 387 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of ricotta 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 below for the common ones.
What is 2 cups of ricotta in grams?
2 cups of ricotta is 516 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of ricotta 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 ricotta is 258 grams?
258 grams of ricotta 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 below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 cup of ricotta cheese in grams?
Ricotta cheese is another name for ricotta, so 1 cup of ricotta cheese is 258 grams, exactly the same as ricotta. 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.
Are ricotta and ricotta cheese the same thing?
Yes. Ricotta cheese is another name for ricotta, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 cup of ricotta is 258 grams under either name, and 2 cups is 516 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 ricotta in grams?
1/2 cup of ricotta is 129 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of ricotta is 258 grams and 2 cups is 516 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 ricotta in grams?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of ricotta is 64.5 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of ricotta is 258 grams and 2 cups is 516 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.
Is 1 cup of ricotta 258 or 248 grams?
A cup of ricotta weighs 258 grams in a metric cup (250 ml) and about 248 grams in a US cup (240 ml), since the metric cup holds a little more. Most US recipes mean the US cup, while UK, Australian, and European recipes use the metric cup. The difference is small but worth checking when a recipe is precise. Weigh on a scale for the most reliable result.

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