How many grams are in 1 cup of grated parmesan?

One US cup of finely grated parmesan cheese is approximately 100 grams (about 3.5 ounces). This applies to the fine, powdery grate, not shredded or shaved parmesan, which pack differently into a cup.

Is grated parmesan the same weight as shredded parmesan per cup?

No. Shredded parmesan is cut into larger strands that leave more air pockets, so a cup of shredded parmesan weighs less than a cup of finely grated parmesan. Use the figure that matches how the cheese was actually cut.

How many cups are in a standard container of grated parmesan?

A common 8 oz (227 g) canister of grated parmesan holds about 2.3 cups. A 16 oz (454 g) container holds about 4.5 cups.

How many tablespoons are in 1 cup of grated parmesan?

There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup of grated parmesan, the same as any volume measurement. Each tablespoon weighs about 6.25 grams.

Why does grated parmesan weigh less per cup than shredded or shaved parmesan?

Fine grating breaks the cheese into small, light particles with more trapped air between them per cup. Shredded strands and shaved slices settle more densely, so they pack more mass into the same cup.

Grated Parmesan Cups to Grams Converter

Name: Grated Parmesan Cups to Grams Converter
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Author: Nham Vu

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Grated Parmesan Measurement Reference

Finely grated parmesan — 1 cup = 100 g. A standard 8 oz (227 g) canister = about 2.3 cups.

Cups	Tbsp	Grams	Oz	~ Fraction of 8 oz Canister
1/4 cup	4	25 g	0.9 oz	1/9 canister
1/3 cup	5 1/3	33 g	1.2 oz	1/7 canister
1/2 cup	8	50 g	1.8 oz	2/9 canister
2/3 cup	10 2/3	67 g	2.4 oz	3/10 canister
3/4 cup	12	75 g	2.6 oz	1/3 canister
1 cup	16	100 g	3.5 oz	4/9 canister
1 3/4 cups	28	175 g	6.2 oz	3/4 canister
2 cups	32	200 g	7.1 oz	7/8 canister

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Convert any finely grated parmesan measurement — cups, tablespoons, or teaspoons — instantly to grams or ounces.

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Select the unit you are converting from (cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, grams, or ounces).
Enter the amount of grated parmesan in the input field.
Use the quick-pick buttons to enter common fractions in one click.
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Use cases

Convert a pasta recipe listing grated parmesan in cups to grams for a kitchen scale.
Figure out how many cups are left in an 8 oz canister after using part of it.
Quickly check how many tablespoons are in a quarter cup of grated parmesan for a topping.
Scale a risotto or Alfredo recipe that lists parmesan by weight.
Match a metric recipe calling for grams of parmesan to US cup measurements.
Check how much grated parmesan a 16 oz container holds in cups before starting a batch.

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Last updated: 2026-07-23 · Reviewed by Nham Vu