Grams to Cups: Greek Yogurt
If your recipe is written in cups but your scale reads grams — or the other way round — this page solves the conversion for greek yogurt. One cup of greek yogurt weighs about 280 grams, which works out to a density of 1.18 g/ml. From there, half a cup is roughly 140 g, a quarter cup about 70 g, and one tablespoon about 18 g.
Converting between weight and volume depends on density, and density is specific to each ingredient: a cup of greek yogurt does not weigh the same as a cup of flour or sugar. That is why this tool uses the measured density of greek yogurt, taken from the USDA FoodData Central database, rather than a one-size-fits-all figure.
Cooking measurement converter — Greek Yogurt
Result
0.357 cups
Common measures — Greek Yogurt
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 280 g |
| ¾ cup | 210 g |
| ½ cup | 140 g |
| ⅓ cup | 93 g |
| ¼ cup | 70 g |
| 1 tbsp | 18 g |
| 1 tsp | 5.8 g |
Data source: USDA FoodData Central
How to measure greek yogurt accurately
Measure greek yogurt in a clear liquid measuring cup on a flat surface and read the line at eye level; looking from above is misleading because of surface tension. For solid fats like butter, use the markings on the wrapper or the water-displacement method.
When you need maximum accuracy, weigh the liquid in grams — a scale is more exact than any cup.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a cup of greek yogurt?
One cup of greek yogurt weighs about 280 grams. Half a cup is roughly 140 grams and a quarter cup about 70 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of greek yogurt?
100 grams of greek yogurt is about 0.36 cups. Use the calculator above for any other amount.
Where does this value come from?
From the ingredient's measured density (1.18 g/ml), referenced to the USDA FoodData Central database. Bear in mind the real weight can vary slightly with brand and moisture.
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