How Many Grams in a Cup of Grated parmesan?
1 cup of grated parmesan = 100 grams · 100g = 1 cups
Grated parmesan's weight swings more than almost any cheese because the grating size changes everything. Finely grated on a microplane it is fluffy and light — about 100 grams per cup — whereas coarser box-grater shreds pack heavier. Pre-grated tub parmesan, which is drier, differs again.
Based on a measured density of 100 g per US cup (236.6 ml), spooned in and levelled, not poured. Last reviewed .
Grated parmesan cups to grams table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12.5 g | 0.44 oz | 2 |
| 1/4 | 25 g | 0.88 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 33.3 g | 1.17 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 50 g | 1.76 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 66.7 g | 2.35 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 75 g | 2.65 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 100 g | 3.53 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 150 g | 5.29 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 200 g | 7.05 oz | 32 |
| 3 | 300 g | 10.6 oz | 48 |
Grated parmesan grams to cups table
Working the other way? Here's how many cups common gram weights of grated parmesan come to, handy when a recipe lists grated parmesan in grams but you only have cup measures.
| Grams | Cups | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.25 | 0.88 oz | 4 |
| 50 g | 0.5 | 1.76 oz | 8 |
| 75 g | 0.75 | 2.65 oz | 12 |
| 100 g | 1 | 3.53 oz | 16 |
| 125 g | 1.25 | 4.41 oz | 20 |
| 150 g | 1.5 | 5.29 oz | 24 |
| 175 g | 1.75 | 6.17 oz | 28 |
| 200 g | 2 | 7.05 oz | 32 |
| 225 g | 2.25 | 7.94 oz | 36 |
| 250 g | 2.5 | 8.82 oz | 40 |
| 300 g | 3 | 10.6 oz | 48 |
| 350 g | 3.5 | 12.3 oz | 56 |
| 400 g | 4 | 14.1 oz | 64 |
| 500 g | 5 | 17.6 oz | 80 |
Grated parmesan: US, metric & UK cups compared
A “cup” isn’t the same size everywhere, so 1 cup of grated parmesan weighs a different number of grams depending on which cup your recipe uses. The US cup is 236.6 ml, while Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes use a 250 ml metric cup. Here’s 1 cup of grated parmesan in each:
| Cup standard | Size | 1 cup grated parmesan | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| US cup | 237 ml | 100 g | United States (most US recipe sites) |
| Metric cup | 250 ml | 106 g | Australia, NZ, Canada & modern UK |
| UK imperial cup | 284 ml | 120 g | Older British recipes |
| Japanese cup | 200 ml | 84.5 g | Japan |
Unless a recipe says otherwise, US recipes mean the US cup and Australian/UK recipes mean the 250 ml metric cup. The tables higher up this page use the US cup.
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Quick reference: Grated parmesan in grams
- ⅛ cup grated parmesan = 12.5g
- ¼ cup grated parmesan = 25g — a quarter cup of grated parmesan in grams
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan = 33.3g — a third of a cup
- ½ cup grated parmesan = 50g — half a cup of grated parmesan in grams
- ⅔ cup grated parmesan = 66.7g — two thirds of a cup
- ¾ cup grated parmesan = 75g — three quarters of a cup
- 1 cup grated parmesan = 100g — one cup of grated parmesan in grams
- 2 cups grated parmesan = 200g — two cups
Grated parmesan by the spoonful and by the ounce
Recipes rarely stop at cups. One tablespoon of grated parmesan weighs about 6.25g, and one teaspoon about 2.08g, because a US cup holds 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan to grams = 6.25g
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan = 12.5g
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan = 18.8g
- 1 teaspoon grated parmesan = 2.08g
Weight units do not depend on the ingredient, so 8 oz of grated parmesan is 227g and 4 oz is 113g, the same as 8 oz of anything else. That 8 oz is 2.27 cups of grated parmesan — the number that does change, because it depends on how much a cup of grated parmesan weighs.
How many cups is 100g, 200g or 300g of grated parmesan?
Because one cup of grated parmesan weighs about 100 grams, you can convert any weight to cups by dividing by 100. So 100g of grated parmesan is about 1 cups, 200g is about 2 cups, 250g is about 2.5 cups, and 300g is about 3 cups. For any other amount, type the grams straight into the converter above and switch it to show cups.
How to measure grated parmesan accurately
For the most reliable baking results, weigh grated parmesan on a kitchen scale rather than scooping by volume. One US cup of grated parmesan weighs about 100 grams (3.53 oz), but the exact figure changes with how tightly it's packed and the brand. Scooping straight from the bag compacts grated parmesan and can leave you 15 to 20% over, so spoon it into the cup and level it off for the closest match to the figures above. Use the tables for quick reference, or the converter for any custom amount in cups, grams, ounces or tablespoons.
Tip: When a recipe gives parmesan in cups, note whether it means finely grated or shredded; the same cup can hold anywhere from 75g to 110g depending on the grate.
Grated parmesan conversions: common questions
How many grams are in a cup of grated parmesan?
One US cup of grated parmesan weighs approximately 100 grams (3.53 oz).
How many grams in half a cup of grated parmesan?
Half a cup (½ cup) of grated parmesan weighs approximately 50 grams.
How many grams in a quarter cup of grated parmesan?
A quarter cup (¼ cup) of grated parmesan weighs approximately 25 grams.
How do I convert grated parmesan from cups to grams?
Multiply the number of cups by 100. For example, 2 cups of grated parmesan = 200 grams, and ¾ cup = 75 grams.
How many cups is 100g of grated parmesan?
100 grams of grated parmesan is about 1 cups. 200g is about 2 cups and 300g is about 3 cups, since 1 cup weighs 100 grams.
How many grams in a metric (Australian) cup of grated parmesan?
One 250 ml metric cup of grated parmesan, used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes, weighs about 106 grams, compared with 100 grams for a 236.6 ml US cup.