How many cups is 100 g of grated cheese?

100 g of grated cheese is about 1.04 cups.

Why isn't 100 g exactly 1 cup?

Because grated cheese isn't the same density as water. A cup holds a fixed volume, and grated cheese weighs more or less than water for that volume.

Grams of grated cheese to cups

Answer

100 g of grated cheese = 1.04 cups

Convert any amount

Amount gram = – cup

Conversion table

Grams	Cups
10 g	0.1 cup
25 g	0.26 cup
50 g	0.52 cup
100 g	1.04 cup
150 g	1.56 cup
200 g	2.08 cup
250 g	2.6 cup
300 g	3.12 cup
500 g	5.21 cup

Based on the US customary cup of 240 ml. A metric cup (250 ml) is about 4% larger.

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How to measure

Finely grated cheese is much lighter by volume than coarsely grated. These values suit a medium grate; weigh for baking recipes.

Frequently asked questions

How many cups is 100 g of grated cheese?: 100 g of grated cheese is about 1.04 cups.
Why isn't 100 g exactly 1 cup?: Because grated cheese isn't the same density as water. A cup holds a fixed volume, and grated cheese weighs more or less than water for that volume.

Related conversions

Values are approximate — ingredient density varies with brand, humidity and how you measure. For baking, weighing on a scale is always the most reliable method.