Shredded Cheese: How Much You Need, in Cups & Grams
1 cup of shredded cheese (also called grated cheese, shredded cheddar) weighs about 113 g. So 100 g ≈ 7/8 cup, 200 g ≈ 1 3/4 cups, and 300 g ≈ 2 2/3 cups. Convert any amount between grams, cups, ounces, tablespoons and millilitres with the calculator below.
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How much shredded cheese do I need?
A rough guide for common dishes (1 cup of shreds ≈ 4 oz / 113 g):
| Dish | Shredded cheese |
|---|---|
| 12-inch pizza | ~2 cups (8 oz) |
| Mac and cheese (serves 4) | ~2–3 cups (8–12 oz) |
| Lasagna (9×13 dish) | ~3–4 cups (12–16 oz) |
| Quesadilla (each) | ~½ cup (2 oz) |
| Casserole topping | ~1 cup (4 oz) |
Cups to grams chart for shredded cheese
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 28.3 | 1 |
| 1/3 | 37.7 | 1.33 |
| 1/2 | 56.5 | 1.99 |
| 2/3 | 75.3 | 2.66 |
| 3/4 | 84.8 | 2.99 |
| 1 | 113 | 3.99 |
| 1 1/2 | 170 | 5.98 |
| 2 | 226 | 7.97 |
| 3 | 339 | 12 |
Grams to cups chart for shredded cheese
| Grams | Cups | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1/8 | 0.35 |
| 25 | 1/4 | 0.88 |
| 50 | 1/2 | 1.76 |
| 75 | 2/3 | 2.65 |
| 100 | 7/8 | 3.53 |
| 125 | 1 1/8 | 4.41 |
| 150 | 1 1/3 | 5.29 |
| 200 | 1 3/4 | 7.05 |
| 250 | 2 1/4 | 8.82 |
| 300 | 2 2/3 | 10.6 |
| 500 | 4 3/8 | 17.6 |
Spoon reference: 1 tablespoon ≈ 7.06 g, 1 teaspoon ≈ 2.35 g.
Block cheese to shredded cups
A block of cheese yields roughly 1 cup of shreds per 4 oz. Buy by weight, shred, and use this guide:
| Block cheese | Shredded (approx) |
|---|---|
| 4 oz (¼ lb) | 1 cup |
| 8 oz (½ lb) | 2 cups |
| 16 oz (1 lb) | 4 cups |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many grams is 1 cup of shredded cheese?
- 1 US cup of shredded cheese weighs about 113 grams (3.99 ounces).
- How many cups is 100g of shredded cheese?
- 100 grams of shredded cheese is about 7/8 cup.
- How many cups is 200g of shredded cheese?
- 200 grams of shredded cheese is about 1 3/4 cups.
- How many cups is 250g of shredded cheese?
- 250 grams of shredded cheese is about 2 1/4 cups.
- How many cups is 300g of shredded cheese?
- 300 grams of shredded cheese is about 2 2/3 cups.
- How many cups is 500g of shredded cheese?
- 500 grams of shredded cheese is about 4 3/8 cups.
- How many grams is ½ cup of shredded cheese?
- Half a US cup of shredded cheese is about 56.5 grams.
- How much does 1 cup of shredded cheese weigh?
- 1 cup of shredded cheese weighs about 113 grams, or roughly 3.99 ounces.
- How many grams in a tablespoon of shredded cheese?
- About 7.06 grams per tablespoon (and roughly 2.35 g per teaspoon).
- Why do my numbers differ slightly?
- Density changes with how the shredded cheese is packed, sifted or measured. For precise baking, weigh with a scale instead of using cups.
- How many cups is 8 oz of shredded cheese?
- An 8 oz (½ lb) block makes about 2 cups of shredded cheese — roughly 4 oz per cup.
- How much cheese do I need for 2 cups shredded?
- About 8 oz (½ lb) of block cheese makes 2 cups shredded.
- How many ounces is 1 cup of shredded cheese?
- 1 cup of shredded cheese is about 4 ounces (113 grams).
- How many cups is 50g of shredded cheese?
- 50 grams of shredded cheese is about ½ cup.
- How many cups is 200g of shredded cheese?
- 200 grams of shredded cheese is about 1¾ cups.
- How many grams is ¼ cup of shredded cheese?
- A quarter cup of shredded cheese is about 28 grams (1 ounce).
- How much shredded cheese do I need for a pizza?
- About 2 cups (8 oz) of shredded cheese for a 12-inch pizza — a little less for thin crust, more for extra-cheesy.
- How much shredded cheese for mac and cheese?
- For mac and cheese serving 4, use about 2–3 cups (8–12 oz) of shredded cheese, depending on how rich you want the sauce.