How many grams are in 1 cup of ricotta?

One US cup of whole milk ricotta cheese is approximately 246 grams (about 8.7 ounces). This is denser than milk or cream because of the curds and lower moisture content.

How many cups are in a standard tub of ricotta?

A standard 15 oz tub of ricotta holds about 425 grams, which is roughly 1.7 US cups. A 32 oz container holds about 907 grams, or roughly 3.7 cups.

Is ricotta the same weight as cottage cheese per cup?

They are close but not identical. Ricotta curds are finer and the cheese is generally denser, 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 ricotta?

There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup of ricotta, the same as any volume measurement. Each tablespoon weighs about 15.4 grams.

Why does ricotta weigh more per cup than milk?

Ricotta is made by heating whey or milk with an acid to separate soft curds, which are then drained. The draining removes water and concentrates protein and fat, packing more mass into the same cup than liquid milk.

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Ricotta Measurement Reference

Whole milk ricotta — 1 cup = 246 g. A standard 15 oz tub = 425 g = about 1.7 cups.

Cups	Tbsp	Grams	Oz	~ Fraction of 15 oz Tub
1/4 cup	4	62 g	2.2 oz	1/7 tub
1/3 cup	5 1/3	82 g	2.9 oz	1/5 tub
1/2 cup	8	123 g	4.3 oz	3/10 tub
2/3 cup	10 2/3	164 g	5.8 oz	2/5 tub
3/4 cup	12	185 g	6.5 oz	4/9 tub
1 cup	16	246 g	8.7 oz	3/5 tub
1 3/4 cups	28	431 g	15.2 oz	1 tub (approx.)
2 cups	32	492 g	17.4 oz	1 1/6 tubs

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Summary

Ricotta is thicker and wetter than a dry crumbly cheese, so a generic cheese-to-weight assumption gets the gram amount wrong. This converter uses the commonly cited density of 246 grams per US cup of whole milk ricotta to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, grams, and ounces, so a lasagna or cannoli filling recipe measured by weight lines up with a US measuring cup.

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