Cream Cheese: Complete Cup to Gram Conversion

1 cup of cream cheese weighs 225g (spooned, USDA standard) or varies by measuring technique. See the full 16-interval conversion table for all amounts below.

1/4 cup
56g
1/2 cup
113g
1 cup
225g

Cream Cheese Conversion Table

1 cup cream cheese = 225g (USDA FoodData Central basis. 1 cup = 240ml)

AmountGrams (g)Ounces (oz)Milliliters (ml)
1/8 cup28.13g0.99 oz30 ml
1/4 cup56.25g1.98 oz60 ml
1/3 cup75g2.65 oz80 ml
1/2 cup112.5g3.97 oz120 ml
2/3 cup150g5.29 oz160 ml
3/4 cup168.75g5.95 oz180 ml
1 cup1 cup225g7.94 oz240 ml
1 1/4 cups281.25g9.92 oz300 ml
1 1/2 cups337.5g11.9 oz360 ml
1 2/3 cups375g13.23 oz400 ml
2 cups450g15.87 oz480 ml
2 1/2 cups562.5g19.84 oz600 ml
3 cups675g23.81 oz720 ml
3 1/2 cups787.5g27.78 oz840 ml
4 cups900g31.75 oz960 ml

Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy. Values shown for spooned (not packed) measurement unless specified.

Why Does 1 Cup of Cream Cheese Vary?

The weight of 1 cup depends on how you measure. USDA standard (spooned) = 225g.

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Standard pour

Pour liquid into measuring cup at eye level. For liquids, density is consistent regardless of technique.

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About Cream Cheese Density

Cream cheese must be softened to room temperature for accurate measuring. 1 cup = 225g = 8 oz standard block. Typically sold in 8oz blocks. Used in cheesecakes, frostings, dips.

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Pro tip: For consistent baking results, use a kitchen scale. Weight measurements eliminate the variability of cup measurement entirely. USDA values shown are based on the spooned & leveled method.

Cream Cheese: Grams to Cups Conversion

Convert cream cheese from grams back to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons.

GramsCupsTablespoonsTeaspoons
25g0.11 cups1.78 tbsp5.33 tsp
50g0.22 cups3.56 tbsp10.67 tsp
100g0.44 cups7.11 tbsp21.33 tsp
150g0.67 cups10.67 tbsp32 tsp
200g0.89 cups14.22 tbsp42.67 tsp
250g1.11 cups17.78 tbsp53.33 tsp
300g1.33 cups21.33 tbsp64 tsp
400g1.78 cups28.44 tbsp85.33 tsp
500g2.22 cups35.56 tbsp106.67 tsp

Based on 1 cup cream cheese = 225g (USDA standard, spooned & leveled). 16 tablespoons = 1 cup. 48 teaspoons = 1 cup.

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Data source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (FDC ID: 1017). View original USDA record

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