120 Grams of Parmesan to Cups
Ingredient
Parmesan
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 1.20 (1¼)
- Tablespoons
- 19.2
- Teaspoons
- 57.6
- Milliliters
- 284 ml
120 grams of parmesan = 1.20 cups (1¼ cup / 19.2 tablespoons)
Parmesan has a density of approximately 100g per cup. Finely grated: 100g. Coarsely grated runs closer to 80g per cup. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100g | 1.00 | 1 | 16.0 |
| 110g | 1.10 | 1⅛ | 17.6 |
| 120g | 1.20 | 1¼ | 19.2 |
| 125g | 1.25 | 1¼ | 20.0 |
| 130g | 1.30 | 1⅓ | 20.8 |
Bakers reach for parmesan in amounts like this for everyday recipes — scaling a batch up, adjusting a single serving, or matching a recipe written in grams. Measuring by weight keeps the result consistent no matter who's in the kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 120 grams of parmesan in cups?+
120 grams of parmesan is 1.20 cups (1¼ cup), or 19.2 tablespoons.
How do I measure 120 grams of parmesan without a scale?+
Use 1¼ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 19.2 tablespoons instead.