How many cups is 112 grams of shredded mozzarella?

About 1 US cup. Shredded, low-moisture mozzarella is commonly cited at 112 grams per cup, since the loose shreds leave air pockets that keep the weight lower than a dense or wet cheese.

Does this figure apply to fresh mozzarella balls?

No. The 112 g per cup figure is for shredded 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.

How many tablespoons is 28 grams of mozzarella?

About 4 tablespoons, since 1 US cup (112 g) contains 16 tablespoons, so each tablespoon weighs about 7 grams of shredded mozzarella.

How many cups is a standard bag of shredded mozzarella?

A common 8 oz (227 g) bag of shredded mozzarella holds about 2 cups. A 12 oz (340 g) bag holds about 3 cups.

Why is shredded mozzarella lighter per cup than some other cheeses?

The shredding process breaks the cheese into strands that trap air when scooped into a measuring cup, so the same cup volume holds less mass than a moist, densely packed cheese like ricotta or cream cheese.

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Shredded Mozzarella Measurement Reference

Shredded mozzarella — 112 g = 1 cup. Figures below are for shredded, low-moisture mozzarella, not fresh mozzarella balls.

Grams	Cups	Tbsp	Oz
28 g	1/4 cup	4 tbsp	0.99 oz
37 g	1/3 cup	5.29 tbsp	1.31 oz
56 g	1/2 cup	8 tbsp	1.98 oz
75 g	2/3 cup	10.71 tbsp	2.65 oz
84 g	3/4 cup	12 tbsp	2.96 oz
112 g	1 cup	16 tbsp	3.95 oz
227 g	2.03 cups	32.43 tbsp	8 oz
340 g	3.04 cups	48.57 tbsp	11.99 oz

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Last updated: 2026-09-25 · Reviewed by Nham Vu