Quick Answer
One US cup of grated parmesan weighs about 100 grams. That works out to 6.25 g per tablespoon and 2.08 g per teaspoon. Freshly grated packs differently than pre-shredded (~110 g). Weights vary slightly by brand, moisture, and how tightly you pack - for precise baking, a kitchen scale beats volume measures.
Key Facts
- 1 cup grated parmesan = 100 g
- 1 tablespoon = 6.25 g
- 1 teaspoon = 2.08 g
- 1/2 cup = 50 g
- Freshly grated packs differently than pre-shredded (~110 g).
- Values assume standard US measures (1 cup = 236.59 mL)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams in 1 cup of grated parmesan?
About 100 grams, scoop-and-level for dry ingredients. Freshly grated packs differently than pre-shredded (~110 g).
How many grams in a tablespoon of grated parmesan?
One US tablespoon (15 mL) of grated parmesan is about 6.25 grams. A teaspoon is 2.08 g.
Why does grated parmesan weigh more (or less) than water?
Dry ingredients are weighed by how they pack into the cup volume. Grated Parmesan has an apparent density of about 0.42 g/mL - lighter than water - depending on particle size and air gaps.
How many cups is 100 g of grated parmesan?
100 g ÷ 100 g/cup ≈ 1.00 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.