How many grams are in 1 cup of Yogurt?
One US cup (240 ml) of plain whole-milk yogurt weighs about 245 grams. A US customary cup (236.6 ml) holds about 242 g, a metric cup (250 ml) about 255 g, and an imperial cup (284.1 ml) about 290 g.
Cups of Yogurt to grams
One US cup (240 ml) of plain whole-milk yogurt weighs about 245 grams (8.6 oz), measured scooped.
Plain whole-milk yogurt is mostly water and weighs almost like it: 245 g per US cup. The bigger variable is the style — strained Greek yogurt is denser and drier than regular.
Ingredient
245 grams
US cup · plain whole-milk yogurt · scooped
More precise value: 245 grams
- Cup standard
- US cup · 240 ml
- Ingredient
- plain whole-milk yogurt
- Method
- scooped
- Density
- 1.021 g/ml
- Sources
- USDA FDC · King Arthur
- Reviewed
- 2026-08
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Yogurt by cup standard
The same volume weighs more in a larger cup. These figures scale the reference weight of 245 g per 240 ml US cup by each cup standard’s exact volume.
| Cups | US cup | US customary cup | Metric cup | Imperial cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⅛ | 31 g | 30 g | 32 g | 36 g |
| ¼ | 61 g | 60 g | 64 g | 73 g |
| ⅓ | 82 g | 81 g | 85 g | 97 g |
| ½ | 122 g | 121 g | 128 g | 145 g |
| ⅔ | 163 g | 161 g | 170 g | 193 g |
| ¾ | 184 g | 181 g | 191 g | 218 g |
| 1 | 245 g | 242 g | 255 g | 290 g |
| 1½ | 367 g | 362 g | 383 g | 435 g |
| 2 | 490 g | 483 g | 510 g | 580 g |
plain whole-milk yogurt, scooped. Reviewed 2026-08.
Tablespoons and teaspoons
Spoon measures use the US definitions: 1 tablespoon = 14.79 ml (16 per cup) and 1 teaspoon = 4.93 ml (3 per tablespoon).
| Measure | Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 5 | 0.18 |
| 1 tbsp | 15.1 | 0.53 |
| 2 tbsp | 30.2 | 1.06 |
| 4 tbsp (¼ cup) | 60.4 | 2.13 |
| 8 tbsp (½ cup) | 120.8 | 4.26 |
| 16 tbsp (1 cup) | 241.5 | 8.52 |
How to measure Yogurt by volume
- Spoon yogurt into a dry measuring cup and level it; it holds soft peaks, so fill without air gaps.
- Stir first if whey has separated on top.
- Greek yogurt runs slightly heavier per cup; drinking yogurt slightly lighter.
Why the weight varies
Whole-milk, low-fat and Greek yogurt differ; strained Greek yogurt is denser than regular yogurt.
In marinades and cakes, yogurt contributes acid and moisture, so regular-versus-Greek substitutions change more than the weight. Cup-for-cup swaps work in most recipes, but the moisture difference shows in batters.
Which value we publish, and why
We publish 245 g per US cup of plain whole-milk yogurt (USDA FoodData Central); King Arthur rounds a cup of yogurt to 227 g (8 oz).
Values you may see elsewhere
Sources: USDA FDC · King Arthur . Reference weight verified against USDA FDC, King Arthur. Reviewed 2026-08. Conversions are estimates — ingredient weight varies with packing and brand.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of Yogurt?
One US tablespoon (14.79 ml) of plain whole-milk yogurt weighs about 15.1 g, and one teaspoon (4.93 ml) about 5 g.
How many ounces is 1 cup of Yogurt?
One US cup of plain whole-milk yogurt weighs about 8.6 oz (245 g). Note these are weight ounces — for liquids, don’t confuse them with fluid ounces, which measure volume.