How many grams are in 1 cup of shredded cheddar?

One US cup of shredded cheddar cheese is approximately 113 grams (about 4 ounces). This is the standard reference figure used across most recipe conversions.

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 113 g figure is a practical average.

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

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

How many tablespoons are in 1 cup of shredded cheddar?

There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup of shredded cheddar, 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 closer to 125 g per cup, so measure lightly for the 113 g figure to hold.

Shredded Cheddar Cups to Grams Converter

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Shredded Cheddar Measurement Reference

Shredded cheddar — 1 cup = 113 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	38 g	1.3 oz	1/6 bag
1/2 cup	8	57 g	2 oz	1/4 bag
2/3 cup	10 2/3	75 g	2.7 oz	1/3 bag
3/4 cup	12	85 g	3 oz	3/8 bag
1 cup	16	113 g	4 oz	1/2 bag
1 1/2 cups	24	170 g	6 oz	3/4 bag
2 cups	32	227 g	8 oz	1 full bag

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Use cases

Convert a casserole recipe listing shredded cheddar in cups to grams for a kitchen scale.
Figure out how many cups are left in an 8 oz bag after using part of it.
Quickly check how many tablespoons are in a quarter cup of shredded cheddar for a topping.
Scale a mac and cheese or quiche recipe that lists cheddar by weight.
Match a metric recipe calling for grams of cheddar to US cup measurements.
Check how much shredded cheddar a 16 oz bag holds in cups before starting a batch.

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