What does 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese look like?
Volume
Weighs 4.01 oz (114 g)
Quick answer
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese: about the size of a coffee mug: 16 tablespoons, or 1 cups.
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese is a common measurement for recipes. It is about the size of a coffee mug and sits in a loose pile 5.08 in (12.9 cm) wide and 2.13 in (5.42 cm) tall.
- Pile width
- 5.08 in (12.9 cm)
- Pile height
- 2.13 in (5.42 cm)
- Density
- 0.48 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Shredded cheddar cheese typically ranges 0.4–0.55 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
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Questions people ask
- How much does this amount of cheese weigh?
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese has a weight of 4.01 oz (114 g).
- What is the volume of this pile in other kitchen measures?
- The volume is 16 tbsp (237 mL), which is equivalent to 48 teaspoons, 16 tablespoons, or 1 cups.
- Does the density of the cheese affect how it fills a cup?
- Yes, the typical density is 0.48 g/mL, though it can range from 0.4 to 0.55 g/mL depending on packing.