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2 1/2 Cups of Cream Cheese in Grams

2 1/2 cups of cream cheese = 580 grams

That's 580 g, or 20.5 oz by weight.

2 1/2 cups of cream cheese in other units

Grams
580
Ounces
20.5
Metric cups (250 ml)
2.37
Tablespoons
40
Milliliters
591

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2.5 cups = 580 grams

How to convert cups of cream cheese to grams

One level US cup of cream cheese weighs about 232 g. Multiply: 2 1/2 × 232 = 580 g.

Measure liquids in a clear jug at eye level. Thick dairy like yogurt or sour cream should be levelled in a dry cup.

Cream Cheese: cups to grams chart

CupsGrams
1/8 cup29 grams
1/4 cup58 grams
1/3 cup77 grams
1/2 cup116 grams
2/3 cup155 grams
3/4 cup174 grams
1 cup232 grams
1 1/4 cups290 grams
1 1/2 cups348 grams
2 cups464 grams
2 1/2 cups580 grams
3 cups696 grams
4 cups928 grams

2 1/2 cups of other ingredients

The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:

IngredientGrams
Water593 grams
Milk610 grams
Buttermilk613 grams
Heavy Cream595 grams
Sour Cream605 grams
Greek Yogurt613 grams
Sweetened Condensed Milk765 grams
Grated Parmesan250 grams
Shredded Cheddar283 grams
All-Purpose Flour313 grams
Bread Flour318 grams
Almond Flour240 grams
Granulated Sugar500 grams
Brown Sugar550 grams

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Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 2 1/2 cups of cream cheese?

2 1/2 cups of cream cheese is 580 grams, based on 232 g per level US cup.

Is it different with a UK or Australian cup?

Slightly. UK, Australian and New Zealand recipes use a 250 ml metric cup, which is about 6% bigger than a US cup (236.6 ml). Using a metric cup, 2 1/2 cups of cream cheese would be 613 g.

Should I weigh cream cheese or measure it by volume?

Measure liquids in a clear jug at eye level. Thick dairy like yogurt or sour cream should be levelled in a dry cup. Weighing is always more accurate, which is why grams are the safest choice for baking.