What does 1 teaspoon of shredded cheddar cheese look like?
This one is hard to photograph exactly: the pile of shredded cheddar cheese came out about 18% larger than it should be. Every number on this page is exact, so trust the figures.
Volume
Weighs 0.083 oz (2.37 g)
Quick answer
1 teaspoon of shredded cheddar cheese: about half the size of a cherry: 0.333 tablespoons, or 0.021 cups.
One teaspoon of shredded cheddar cheese is a small portion that looks like about half the size of a cherry. When poured into a loose pile, it measures 1.4 in (3.55 cm) wide and 0.587 in (1.49 cm) tall.
- Pile width
- 1.4 in (3.55 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.587 in (1.49 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 one teaspoon of shredded cheddar cheese weigh?
- The weight of this amount is 0.083 oz (2.37 g).
- What is the volume of this amount in other kitchen measurements?
- In kitchen measures, it is 1 teaspoons, 0.333 tablespoons, or 0.021 cups. Its total volume is 0.333 tbsp (4.93 mL).
- What is the typical density of shredded cheddar cheese?
- The typical density is 0.48 g/mL, though it can range from 0.4 to 0.55 g/mL depending on how it is packed.