What does 3 grams of cheddar cheese look like?
Volume
Weighs 0.106 oz (3 g)
Quick answer
3 grams of cheddar cheese: about the size of a marble: 0.188 tablespoons, or 0.012 cups.
3 grams of cheddar cheese is a small portion that weighs 0.106 oz (3 g). It is about the size of a marble and looks like a single solid piece measuring 0.692 in (1.76 cm) long, 0.531 in (1.35 cm) deep and 0.461 in (1.17 cm) tall.
- As one piece
- 0.692 in (1.76 cm) × 0.531 in (1.35 cm) × 0.461 in (1.17 cm)
- Density
- 1.08 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Cheddar cheese typically ranges 1.02–1.14 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
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Questions people ask
- What is the volume of this amount of cheese?
- The volume is 0.188 tbsp (2.78 mL), which equals 0.564 teaspoons, 0.188 tablespoons, or 0.012 cups.
- What is the density of cheddar cheese?
- The typical density is 1.08 g/mL, though it ranges from 1.02 to 1.14 g/mL depending on packing.
- What items are shown in the photo for scale?
- The photo shows the cheese next to a grain of rice, a sugar cube, and a US quarter.