250 grams of paneer is 8.82 oz (250 g). It is about the size of a 12-oz soda can, which is easy to visualize when you see it next to a golf ball, soda can, and smartphone.

In kitchen measures
1.63 cups
78 tsp · 26 tbsp · 1.63 cups
about the size of a 12-oz soda can
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Paneer typically ranges 0.55–0.75 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.