Dairy Conversion Chart

Cups to grams for all dairy products: milk, cream, butter, yogurt, cream cheese, and dairy alternatives.

Dairy Product 1 cup (g) ½ cup (g) ¼ cup (g) 1 Tbsp (g) Notes
Whole Milk 245g 123g 61g 15.3g 1 cup ≈ 237ml; slightly denser than water
2% Milk 244g 122g 61g 15.3g Nearly identical density to whole milk
Skim / Fat-Free Milk 245g 123g 61g 15.3g Slightly denser without fat
Buttermilk 245g 123g 61g 15.3g Same density as milk
Heavy Whipping Cream 238g 119g 60g 14.9g Higher fat = slightly lighter
Light Cream (half & half) 242g 121g 61g 15.1g Between milk and heavy cream
Sour Cream 230g 115g 58g 14.4g Thicker; slightly lighter per cup
Greek Yogurt 245g 123g 61g 15.3g Strained; dense texture
Regular Yogurt 245g 123g 61g 15.3g Similar density to milk
Butter (softened) 227g 114g 57g 14.2g 1 stick = ½ cup = 113g
Butter (melted) 227g 114g 57g 14.2g Same weight, different form
Ghee 225g 113g 56g 14.1g Clarified butter; no milk solids
Cream Cheese 232g 116g 58g 14.5g Packed into cup; dense
Ricotta Cheese 246g 123g 62g 15.4g Spooned in; similar to milk
Cottage Cheese 226g 113g 57g 14.1g Varies with fat content
Evaporated Milk 252g 126g 63g 15.75g More concentrated than fresh milk
Sweetened Condensed Milk 306g 153g 77g 19.1g Thick and dense; high sugar
Coconut Milk (canned) 240g 120g 60g 15g Full fat; shake before using
Almond Milk 245g 123g 61g 15.3g Similar density to dairy milk
Oat Milk 250g 125g 63g 15.6g Slightly thicker than almond milk

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