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 |