Yogurt: Cups to Grams
One US cup (240 ml) of yogurt weighs about 245 grams, based on its typical kitchen density. Convert any amount below, or use the reference table for common cup fractions.
1 cup=245 g
Based on yogurt at 245 g per US cup.
Yogurt conversion table
| Cups | Grams | Millilitres | Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 61.2 g | 60 ml | 4 tbsp | 2.16 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 81.7 g | 80 ml | 5.33 tbsp | 2.88 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 122 g | 120 ml | 8 tbsp | 4.32 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 163 g | 160 ml | 10.7 tbsp | 5.76 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 184 g | 180 ml | 12 tbsp | 6.48 oz |
| 1 cup | 245 g | 240 ml | 16 tbsp | 8.64 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 368 g | 360 ml | 24 tbsp | 13 oz |
| 2 cups | 490 g | 480 ml | 32 tbsp | 17.3 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 613 g | 600 ml | 40 tbsp | 21.6 oz |
| 3 cups | 735 g | 720 ml | 48 tbsp | 25.9 oz |
In grams, 1/4 cup of yogurt is about 61 g, 1/3 cup is about 82 g, 1/2 cup is about 122 g, 2/3 cup is about 163 g, 3/4 cup is about 184 g, 1 cup is about 245 g, 1 1/2 cups is about 368 g, 2 cups is about 490 g and 3 cups is about 735 g.
A tablespoon of yogurt is about 15.3 grams, and a teaspoon is about 5.1 grams.
About measuring yogurt
Plain yogurt is thick and slightly denser than milk, so one US cup weighs about 245 grams. Because it is so thick it traps air pockets when spooned, which makes volume measures a little unreliable. Pressing it into the cup or, better, weighing it gives a truer amount. Thicker strained styles like Greek yogurt weigh a touch more per cup, but 245 grams is a solid figure for everyday plain yogurt in baking and marinades.
Yogurt traps air when spooned. Press it level in the cup, or weigh it, for an honest amount.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of yogurt?
One US cup of plain yogurt is about 245 grams. Its thickness makes it slightly denser than milk.
Does Greek yogurt weigh more than regular yogurt?
A little. Because it is strained, Greek yogurt is denser and a cup can run a few grams heavier, but 245 grams is a good all-round figure.
Why weigh yogurt instead of spooning it?
Thick yogurt traps air pockets when spooned into a cup, so volume measures vary. Weighing to 245 grams per cup is far more consistent.