Cream Cheese — Cups to Grams
1 cup cream cheese = 232 grams
1 cup Cream Cheese = 232 grams
16 tablespoons48.3 teaspoons
Quick Conversion Table — Cream Cheese
| Cups | Grams | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ | 58 g | 4 tbsp | 12.1 tsp |
| ⅓ | 77.3 g | 5.33 tbsp | 16.1 tsp |
| ½ | 116 g | 8 tbsp | 24.2 tsp |
| ⅔ | 154.7 g | 10.7 tbsp | 32.2 tsp |
| ¾ | 174 g | 12 tbsp | 36.3 tsp |
| 1 | 232 g | 16 tbsp | 48.3 tsp |
| 1½ | 348 g | 24 tbsp | 72.5 tsp |
| 2 | 464 g | 32 tbsp | 96.7 tsp |
| 3 | 696 g | 48 tbsp | 145 tsp |
| 4 | 928 g | 64 tbsp | 193.3 tsp |
How to Measure Cream Cheese in Cups
Cream cheese is best measured at room temperature when it's soft and pliable. Pack it firmly into the measuring cup in layers, pressing out air pockets, then level the top with a straight edge. A properly packed cup weighs 232 grams.
For cheesecake recipes, cream cheese measurement is critical to the texture and structure. Even a small excess can make a cheesecake too dense. Use the calculator above to convert the exact amount your recipe requires.
Pro tip: US cream cheese packages are sold in 8-oz (227g) blocks. Most cheesecake recipes are designed around whole blocks. Count blocks rather than measuring in cups to avoid any mess or measurement error.
Cream Cheese Conversion Table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 58 g | 2.05 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 77 g | 2.72 oz |
| ½ cup | 116 g | 4.09 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 155 g | 5.47 oz |
| ¾ cup | 174 g | 6.14 oz |
| 1 cup | 232 g | 8.18 oz |
| 1½ cups | 348 g | 12.28 oz |
| 2 cups | 464 g | 16.37 oz |
| 3 cups | 696 g | 24.55 oz |
| 4 cups | 928 g | 32.73 oz |