Shredded Cheddar Cheese — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of shredded cheddar cheese weighs 113 grams (3.99 ounces or 7.1g per tablespoon) when measured loosely filled; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 119.4g and 100g equals ¾ cup + 2 tbsp + ½ tsp for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: Test-kitchen baseline uses loosely filled (113g/cup). Switching to firmly packed (135g/cup) changes each cup by 22g—use the packing toggle on the scale bench to match your recipe.
Shredded Cheddar: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 113g per 236.6 mL US cup (loosely filled).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 2.4 g | 0.08 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 7.1 g | 0.25 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 14.1 g | 0.5 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 28.3 g | 1 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 37.7 g | 1.33 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 56.5 g | 1.99 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 75.3 g | 2.66 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 84.8 g | 2.99 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 113 g | 3.99 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 119.4 g | 4.21 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 169.5 g | 5.98 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 226 g | 7.97 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 339 g | 11.96 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 452 g | 15.94 oz |
Shredded Cheddar: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 0.09 c |
| 25 g | 3 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp | 0.22 c |
| 50 g | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 0.44 c |
| 75 g | ⅔ cup | 0.66 c |
| 100 g | ¾ cup + 2 tbsp + ½ tsp | 0.88 c |
| 125 g | 1 cup + 1 tbsp + 2 tsp | 1.11 c |
| 150 g | 1 ⅓ cups | 1.33 c |
| 200 g | 1 ¾ cups + 1 tsp | 1.77 c |
| 250 g | 2 cups + 3 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 2.21 c |
| 300 g | 2 ⅔ cups | 2.65 c |
| 400 g | 3 ½ cups + 2 tsp | 3.54 c |
| 500 g | 4 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp | 4.42 c |
| 750 g | 6 ½ cups + 2 tbsp + ½ tsp | 6.64 c |
| 1000 g | 8 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 8.85 c |
How to Measure Shredded Cheddar Cheese Accurately
Sprinkle lightly into a dry measuring cup until mounded, then gently level without packing down. Packing increases weight up to 135g.
Packing Density Comparison (1 US Cup)
- loosely filled (Test-kitchen standard) 113 g
- Firmly packed 135 g
Data reference: USDA FoodData Central #173414 (standard 4 oz = 113.4g per loose cup)
Common Culinary Uses
- Cheddar cheese biscuits
- Baked mac and cheese topping
- Nachos and quesadillas
- Cheesy broccoli soup
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- 1:1 by weight with shredded Monterey Jack, Colby, or Gouda cheese
Shredded Cheddar Cheese Measuring FAQs
Why does pre-shredded bag cheese melt differently than freshly grated block cheese? ▾
Bagged cheeses are coated with potato starch or powdered cellulose to prevent clumping, which inhibits smooth melting.
How much shredded cheese do you get from an 8-ounce cheese block? ▾
An 8-ounce block yields exactly 2 cups (227g) of loosely shredded cheese.