Ricotta, Cups to Grams & Grams to Cups
1 cup of ricotta = 246 grams · 100g = 0.41 cups
Ricotta is a soft, moist fresh cheese made from whey, and a scooped cup weighs about 246 grams. Its moisture varies by brand, and wetter ricotta can make fillings runny. It is scooped and levelled rather than packed.
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Ricotta cups to grams table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 30.8 g | 1.08 oz | 2 |
| 1/4 | 61.5 g | 2.17 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 81.9 g | 2.89 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 123 g | 4.34 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 164 g | 5.79 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 184 g | 6.51 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 246 g | 8.68 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 369 g | 13 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 492 g | 17.4 oz | 32 |
| 3 | 738 g | 26 oz | 48 |
Ricotta grams to cups table
Working the other way? Here's how many cups common gram weights of ricotta come to, handy when a recipe lists ricotta in grams but you only have cup measures.
| Grams | Cups | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.1 | 0.88 oz | 1.63 |
| 50 g | 0.2 | 1.76 oz | 3.25 |
| 75 g | 0.3 | 2.65 oz | 4.88 |
| 100 g | 0.41 | 3.53 oz | 6.5 |
| 125 g | 0.51 | 4.41 oz | 8.13 |
| 150 g | 0.61 | 5.29 oz | 9.76 |
| 175 g | 0.71 | 6.17 oz | 11.4 |
| 200 g | 0.81 | 7.05 oz | 13 |
| 225 g | 0.91 | 7.94 oz | 14.6 |
| 250 g | 1.02 | 8.82 oz | 16.3 |
| 300 g | 1.22 | 10.6 oz | 19.5 |
| 350 g | 1.42 | 12.3 oz | 22.8 |
| 400 g | 1.63 | 14.1 oz | 26 |
| 500 g | 2.03 | 17.6 oz | 32.5 |
Ricotta: US, metric & UK cups compared
A “cup” isn’t the same size everywhere, so 1 cup of ricotta 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 ricotta in each:
| Cup standard | Size | 1 cup ricotta | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| US cup | 237 ml | 246 g | United States (most US recipe sites) |
| Metric cup | 250 ml | 260 g | Australia, NZ, Canada & modern UK |
| UK imperial cup | 284 ml | 295 g | Older British recipes |
| Japanese cup | 200 ml | 208 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: Ricotta in grams
- ⅛ cup ricotta = 30.8g
- ¼ cup ricotta = 61.5g
- ⅓ cup ricotta = 81.9g
- ½ cup ricotta = 123g
- ⅔ cup ricotta = 164g
- ¾ cup ricotta = 184g
- 1 cup ricotta = 246g
- 2 cups ricotta = 492g
How many cups is 100g, 200g or 300g of ricotta?
Because one cup of ricotta weighs about 246 grams, you can convert any weight to cups by dividing by 246. So 100g of ricotta is about 0.41 cups, 200g is about 0.81 cups, 250g is about 1.02 cups, and 300g is about 1.22 cups. For any other amount, type the grams straight into the converter above and switch it to show cups.
How to measure ricotta accurately
For the most reliable baking results, weigh ricotta on a kitchen scale rather than scooping by volume. One US cup of ricotta weighs about 246 grams (8.68 oz), but the exact figure changes with how tightly it's packed and the brand. Scooping straight from the bag compacts ricotta 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: For lasagne and cheesecakes, drain watery ricotta in a sieve for 15–30 minutes first so the extra liquid doesn't loosen your filling.
Ricotta conversions: common questions
How many grams are in a cup of ricotta?
One US cup of ricotta weighs approximately 246 grams (8.68 oz).
How many grams in half a cup of ricotta?
Half a cup (½ cup) of ricotta weighs approximately 123 grams.
How many grams in a quarter cup of ricotta?
A quarter cup (¼ cup) of ricotta weighs approximately 61.5 grams.
How do I convert ricotta from cups to grams?
Multiply the number of cups by 246. For example, 2 cups of ricotta = 492 grams, and ¾ cup = 184 grams.
How many cups is 100g of ricotta?
100 grams of ricotta is about 0.41 cups. 200g is about 0.81 cups and 300g is about 1.22 cups, since 1 cup weighs 246 grams.
How many grams in a metric (Australian) cup of ricotta?
One 250 ml metric cup of ricotta, used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes, weighs about 260 grams, compared with 246 grams for a 236.6 ml US cup.