How many grams are in 1 cup of shredded mozzarella?

One US cup of shredded mozzarella cheese is approximately 112 grams (about 4 ounces). This is the standard reference figure used across most recipe conversions.

Does this figure apply to fresh mozzarella balls?

No. The 112 g per cup figure is for shredded, low-moisture mozzarella sold in bags for pizza and cooking. Fresh or whole-milk mozzarella balls packed in liquid are measured by weight directly, not by cup, since their shape and moisture content make cup measurements unreliable.

Does the shred size change the weight per cup?

Yes, by roughly ±10%. A finer, more tightly packed shred fits more cheese into the same cup, while a coarse or loosely packed shred leaves more air pockets and weighs less. The 112 g figure is a practical average.

How many cups are in a standard bag of shredded mozzarella?

A common 8 oz (227 g) bag of shredded mozzarella holds about 2 cups. A 16 oz (454 g) bag holds about 4 cups.

How many tablespoons are in 1 cup of shredded mozzarella?

There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, the same as any volume measurement. Each tablespoon weighs about 7 grams.

Should I pack the cheese down when measuring a cup?

Most recipes assume a lightly packed cup, just enough to remove large gaps without pressing the shreds down hard. Packing tightly can push the weight higher, so measure lightly for the 112 g figure to hold.

Mozzarella Cups to Grams Converter

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Shredded Mozzarella Measurement Reference

Shredded mozzarella — 1 cup = 112 g. A standard 8 oz (227 g) bag = about 2 cups.

Cups	Tbsp	Grams	Oz	~ Fraction of 8 oz Bag
1/4 cup	4	28 g	1 oz	1/8 bag
1/3 cup	5 1/3	37 g	1.3 oz	1/6 bag
1/2 cup	8	56 g	2 oz	1/4 bag
2/3 cup	10 2/3	75 g	2.6 oz	1/3 bag
3/4 cup	12	84 g	3 oz	3/8 bag
1 cup	16	112 g	4 oz	1/2 bag
1 1/2 cups	24	168 g	6 oz	3/4 bag
2 cups	32	224 g	8 oz	1 full bag

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Use cases

Convert a pizza or lasagna recipe listing shredded mozzarella in cups to grams for a kitchen scale.
Figure out how many cups are left in an 8 oz bag after topping a pizza.
Quickly check how many tablespoons are in a quarter cup of shredded mozzarella for a garnish.
Scale a baked ziti or calzone recipe that lists mozzarella by weight.
Match a metric recipe calling for grams of mozzarella to US cup measurements.
Check how much shredded mozzarella a 16 oz bag holds in cups before starting a batch.

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Last updated: 2026-07-24 · Reviewed by Nham Vu