Mozzarella (shredded): Grams to Cups
1 cup of mozzarella (shredded) = 113 grams
One US cup of mozzarella (shredded) weighs 113 grams. One 250 ml metric cup — the one used in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada — holds 119 grams. To convert any weight, divide the grams by the figure for your cup.
Shredded mozzarella weighs about 113 g per cup (King Arthur Baking; USDA FoodData Central lists 112 g for whole-milk mozzarella). An 8 oz bag is about 2 cups.
Where the 113 g figure comes from
- USDA FoodData Central: 1 cup, shredded of “Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk” = 112 g (FDC ID 170845)
- King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart: Cheese (grated cheddar, jack, mozzarella, or Swiss), 1 cup = 113 g (chart)
This site uses 113 g per US cup of mozzarella (shredded), spooned and levelled. References checked September 2026.
How many cups is X grams of mozzarella (shredded)?
| Grams | US cups | Metric cups | Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g mozzarella (shredded) | ¼ | ¼ | 3.54 | 0.88 |
| 50 g mozzarella (shredded) | ½ | ⅜ | 7.08 | 1.76 |
| 75 g mozzarella (shredded) | ⅔ | ⅝ | 10.62 | 2.65 |
| 100 g mozzarella (shredded) | ⅞ | ⅞ | 14.16 | 3.53 |
| 110 g mozzarella (shredded) | 1 | ⅞ | 15.58 | 3.88 |
| 120 g mozzarella (shredded) | 1.06 | 1 | 16.99 | 4.23 |
| 125 g mozzarella (shredded) | 1⅛ | 1.05 | 17.7 | 4.41 |
| 130 g mozzarella (shredded) | 1⅛ | 1⅛ | 18.41 | 4.59 |
| 140 g mozzarella (shredded) | 1¼ | 1⅛ | 19.82 | 4.94 |
| 150 g mozzarella (shredded) | 1⅓ | 1¼ | 21.24 | 5.29 |
| 170 g mozzarella (shredded) | 1½ | 1⅜ | 24.07 | 6.00 |
| 175 g mozzarella (shredded) | 1½ | 1½ | 24.78 | 6.17 |
| 200 g mozzarella (shredded) | 1¾ | 1⅔ | 28.32 | 7.05 |
| 225 g mozzarella (shredded) | 2 | 1⅞ | 31.86 | 7.94 |
| 240 g mozzarella (shredded) | 2⅛ | 2 | 33.98 | 8.47 |
| 250 g mozzarella (shredded) | 2¼ | 2⅛ | 35.4 | 8.82 |
| 275 g mozzarella (shredded) | 2⅜ | 2⅓ | 38.94 | 9.70 |
| 300 g mozzarella (shredded) | 2⅔ | 2½ | 42.48 | 10.58 |
| 350 g mozzarella (shredded) | 3⅛ | 2⅞ | 49.56 | 12.35 |
| 400 g mozzarella (shredded) | 3½ | 3⅓ | 56.64 | 14.11 |
| 450 g mozzarella (shredded) | 4 | 3¾ | 63.72 | 15.87 |
| 500 g mozzarella (shredded) | 4⅜ | 4.19 | 70.8 | 17.64 |
How to measure mozzarella (shredded) accurately
The 113 g figure assumes the spooned-and-levelled method: spoon the mozzarella (shredded) into a dry measuring cup and sweep the top flat with a straight edge. Scooping the cup through the bag compacts it and gives a heavier cup.
- 1 US cup of mozzarella (shredded) = 113 g
- 1 metric cup (250 ml) of mozzarella (shredded) = 119 g
- ¾ cup = 85 g
- ½ cup = 57 g
- ⅓ cup = 38 g
- ¼ cup = 28 g
- 1 tablespoon = 7.1 g
Frequently asked questions
How many cups is 100 grams of mozzarella (shredded)?
100 grams of mozzarella (shredded) is about ⅞ US cups, based on 113 g per cup, or ⅞ metric cups.
How many grams in a cup of mozzarella (shredded)?
One US cup of mozzarella (shredded) weighs 113 grams. A 250 ml metric cup holds 119 grams.
How many cups is 250 grams of mozzarella (shredded)?
250 grams of mozzarella (shredded) is about 2¼ US cups, or 2⅛ metric cups.
Does a UK cup of mozzarella (shredded) weigh the same as a US cup?
No. A UK, Australian or Canadian metric cup is 250 ml against the US 236.6 ml, so it holds about 5.7% more — 119 g of mozzarella (shredded) rather than 113 g.
How many tablespoons is 100 grams of mozzarella (shredded)?
100 grams of mozzarella (shredded) is about 14.16 tablespoons.
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