Finely Grated Parmesan — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of finely grated parmesan weighs 100 grams (3.53 ounces or 6.3g per tablespoon) when measured spooned & leveled; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 105.7g and 100g equals 1 cup for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: Test-kitchen baseline uses spooned & leveled (100g/cup). Switching to coarsely shredded (85g/cup) changes each cup by 15g—use the packing toggle on the scale bench to match your recipe.
Grated Parmesan: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 100g per 236.6 mL US cup (spooned & leveled).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 2.1 g | 0.07 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 6.3 g | 0.22 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 12.5 g | 0.44 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 25 g | 0.88 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 33.3 g | 1.18 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 50 g | 1.76 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 66.7 g | 2.35 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 75 g | 2.65 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 100 g | 3.53 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 105.7 g | 3.73 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 150 g | 5.29 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 200 g | 7.05 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 300 g | 10.58 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 400 g | 14.11 oz |
Grated Parmesan: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 0.10 c |
| 25 g | ¼ cup | 0.25 c |
| 50 g | ½ cup | 0.50 c |
| 75 g | ¾ cup | 0.75 c |
| 100 g | 1 cup | 1.00 c |
| 125 g | 1 ¼ cups | 1.25 c |
| 150 g | 1 ½ cups | 1.50 c |
| 200 g | 2 cups | 2.00 c |
| 250 g | 2 ½ cups | 2.50 c |
| 300 g | 3 cups | 3.00 c |
| 400 g | 4 cups | 4.00 c |
| 500 g | 5 cups | 5.00 c |
| 750 g | 7 ½ cups | 7.50 c |
| 1000 g | 10 cups | 10.00 c |
How to Measure Finely Grated Parmesan Accurately
Finely grated parmesan on a microplane or fine rasp settles into a dense, powdery volume weighing ~100g/cup. Coarse shreds trap air and weigh only 85g/cup.
Packing Density Comparison (1 US Cup)
- spooned & leveled (Test-kitchen standard) 100 g
- Coarsely shredded 85 g
- Flaky shaved ribbons 65 g
Data reference: USDA FoodData Central #170848 & Parmigiano Reggiano consortium (100g/cup microplane/finely grated)
Common Culinary Uses
- Fettuccine Alfredo sauce
- Caesar salad dressing and toss
- Herb and parmesan bread crumb coatings
- Risotto finishing touch
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- 1:1 by weight with Pecorino Romano or Grana Padano
Finely Grated Parmesan Measuring FAQs
Why does grated parmesan weigh more than shredded parmesan? ▾
Fine rasp granules pack closer together with minimal void spaces, yielding 100g/cup compared to 85g for coarse shreds.
Can Pecorino Romano substitute for Parmigiano Reggiano? ▾
Yes by weight, but Pecorino is made from sheep milk and is saltier and sharper; reduce added recipe salt accordingly.