What does 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese look like?
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Volume
Weighs 0.25 oz (7.1 g)
Quick answer
1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese: about the size of a grape: 1 tablespoons, or 0.063 cups.
One tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese is a small portion that looks about the size of a grape. When poured into a loose pile, it measures 2.02 in (5.13 cm) wide and 0.847 in (2.15 cm) tall.
- Pile width
- 2.02 in (5.13 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.847 in (2.15 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 weigh?
- The weight of 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese is 0.25 oz (7.1 g).
- How does this measurement compare to other kitchen units?
- This amount is equal to 3 teaspoons, 1 tablespoons, or 0.063 cups.
- What is the typical density of this cheese?
- The typical density is 0.48 g/mL, though it ranges from 0.4 to 0.55 g/mL depending on packing.