Mozzarella Cheese Grams to Cups
Mozzarella Cheese weighs about 113g per cup. Shredded, low-moisture part-skim. Loosely packed shredded cheese weighs less than block cheese cut into cubes.
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.88 (⅞)
- Tablespoons
- 14.2
- Teaspoons
- 42.5
- Milliliters
- 209 ml
Mozzarella Cheese Grams to Cups Conversion Table
Mozzarella Cheese density: 113g per cup (USDA FoodData Central)
| Grams | Cups (Decimal) | Cups (Fraction) | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10g | 0.09 | ⅛ | 1.4 |
| 25g | 0.22 | ¼ | 3.5 |
| 50g | 0.44 | ½ | 7.1 |
| 75g | 0.66 | ⅔ | 10.6 |
| 100g | 0.88 | ⅞ | 14.2 |
| 125g | 1.11 | 1⅛ | 17.7 |
| 150g | 1.33 | 1⅓ | 21.2 |
| 175g | 1.55 | 1½ | 24.8 |
| 200g | 1.77 | 1¾ | 28.3 |
| 225g | 1.99 | 2 | 31.9 |
| 250g | 2.21 | 2¼ | 35.4 |
| 300g | 2.65 | 2⅔ | 42.5 |
| 350g | 3.10 | 3⅛ | 49.6 |
| 400g | 3.54 | 3½ | 56.6 |
| 500g | 4.42 | 4⅜ | 70.8 |
Ingredient Profile
Mozzarella Cheese has a density of 113g per cup, based on USDA FoodData Central data. Shredded, low-moisture part-skim. Loosely packed shredded cheese weighs less than block cheese cut into cubes.
Density can shift with brand, moisture content, or how the ingredient was packed before it reached your kitchen. Weighing on a scale removes that guesswork.
For comparison, honey is denser at 340g per cup, while panko breadcrumbs is lighter at 60g per cup — a reminder that weight per cup varies by ingredient, not by category alone.
How to Measure Mozzarella Cheese in Cups
Grated cheese should be measured loosely, not packed, unless a recipe says otherwise. Shredded cheese settles quickly, so measure right after grating.
Pre-shredded bagged cheese is often coated with a starch to prevent clumping, which can make it measure slightly differently by weight than cheese freshly grated at home.
If a recipe calls for mozzarella cheese by weight instead of volume, a digital kitchen scale set to grams removes any measuring-technique variation entirely — the converter at the top of this page shows both figures side by side so you can check your result either way.
Mozzarella Cheese vs Other Cheeses
Ingredients in the same category don't always share a similar density. Here's how mozzarella cheese compares to other cheeses on this site.
| Ingredient | Grams per Cup | vs Mozzarella Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella Cheese | 113g | baseline |
| Parmesan | 100g | -12% |
| Cheddar Cheese | 113g | 0% |
Common Recipe Uses
- Recipes typically call for this ingredient in amounts ranging from a tablespoon to a full cup, depending on the dish.
- Check your specific recipe for the exact gram amount, then use the converter above to find the matching cup measurement.
How Much Is X Grams of Mozzarella Cheese?
Need every amount at once? See the full mozzarella cheese conversion chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in a cup of mozzarella cheese?+
A cup of mozzarella cheese weighs about 113g. Shredded, low-moisture part-skim. Loosely packed shredded cheese weighs less than block cheese cut into cubes.
How do I measure mozzarella cheese accurately?+
Grated cheese should be measured loosely, not packed, unless a recipe says otherwise. Shredded cheese settles quickly, so measure right after grating.
Does mozzarella cheese's weight per cup ever change?+
Yes, slightly. Shredded, low-moisture part-skim. Loosely packed shredded cheese weighs less than block cheese cut into cubes. A kitchen scale removes that variation entirely.
What's the best way to convert mozzarella cheese from grams to cups?+
Use the converter at the top of this page, or divide your gram amount by 113 to get cups.
Why does mozzarella cheese weigh a different amount per cup than other cheeses?+
Even within the same category, particle size, moisture, and packing differ enough to change the weight-per-cup figure by 10-30%. That's why this page uses a value measured specifically for mozzarella cheese, not a category-wide average.
Is 113g per cup the same across every brand of mozzarella cheese?+
It's close for most brands, though minor milling, processing, or moisture differences can shift the true figure by a few grams. USDA FoodData Central provides the reference value used here.