Quick Answer
One US cup of cream cheese weighs about 230 grams. That works out to 14.4 g per tablespoon and 4.79 g per teaspoon. Softened, beaten smooth for accurate volume. Weights vary slightly by brand, moisture, and how tightly you pack - for precise baking, a kitchen scale beats volume measures.
Key Facts
- 1 cup cream cheese = 230 g
- 1 tablespoon = 14.4 g
- 1 teaspoon = 4.79 g
- 1/2 cup = 115 g
- Softened, beaten smooth for accurate volume.
- Values assume standard US measures (1 cup = 236.59 mL)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams in 1 cup of cream cheese?
About 230 grams, scoop-and-level for dry ingredients. Softened, beaten smooth for accurate volume.
How many grams in a tablespoon of cream cheese?
One US tablespoon (15 mL) of cream cheese is about 14.4 grams. A teaspoon is 4.79 g.
Why does cream cheese weigh more (or less) than water?
Dry ingredients are weighed by how they pack into the cup volume. Cream Cheese has an apparent density of about 0.97 g/mL - lighter than water - depending on particle size and air gaps.
How many cups is 100 g of cream cheese?
100 g ÷ 230 g/cup ≈ 0.43 cups - about a little less than a full cup. The reverse table on this page covers 25-1000 g.
Should I weigh or measure by volume?
Weighing is more accurate - volume measures vary with how you scoop, pack, and level, and brands differ by 5-15%. For cookies and cakes where ratios matter, grams are the professional standard. The tables here convert either direction.