How many grams are in 1 cup of cottage cheese?

One US cup of large-curd 4% milkfat cottage cheese is approximately 225 grams (about 7.9 ounces), a commonly cited USDA reference figure. Small-curd or low-fat varieties can vary slightly.

How many cups are in a standard tub of cottage cheese?

A standard 16 oz tub of cottage cheese holds about 453 grams, which is roughly 2 US cups. A 24 oz container holds about 680 grams, or roughly 3 cups.

Is cottage cheese the same weight as ricotta per cup?

They are close but not identical. Ricotta is generally denser than cottage cheese, so recipes should use the specific figure for whichever cheese is called for rather than swapping the two.

How many tablespoons are in 1 cup of cottage cheese?

There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup of cottage cheese, the same as any volume measurement. Each tablespoon weighs about 14.1 grams.

Why does cottage cheese weight per cup vary between brands?

Curd size, moisture content, and how tightly the curds pack into the cup all affect weight. Small-curd cottage cheese can pack slightly differently than large-curd, so 225 g per cup is a practical average rather than an exact constant.

Cottage Cheese Cups to Grams Converter

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Cottage Cheese Measurement Reference

Large-curd 4% milkfat cottage cheese — 1 cup = 225 g. A standard 16 oz tub = 453 g = about 2 cups.

Cups	Tbsp	Grams	Oz	~ Fraction of 16 oz Tub
1/4 cup	4	56 g	2.0 oz	1/8 tub
1/3 cup	5 1/3	75 g	2.6 oz	1/6 tub
1/2 cup	8	113 g	4.0 oz	1/4 tub
2/3 cup	10 2/3	150 g	5.3 oz	1/3 tub
3/4 cup	12	169 g	6.0 oz	3/8 tub
1 cup	16	225 g	7.9 oz	1/2 tub
1 1/2 cups	24	338 g	11.9 oz	3/4 tub
2 cups	32	450 g	15.9 oz	1 tub (approx.)

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Last updated: 2026-07-22 · Reviewed by Nham Vu