2 1/2 Cups of Shredded Cheddar in Grams
2 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar = 283 grams
That's 283 g, or 9.96 oz by weight.
2 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar in other units
- Grams
- 283
- Ounces
- 9.96
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 2.37
- Tablespoons
- 40
- Milliliters
- 591
How to convert cups of shredded cheddar to grams
One level US cup of shredded cheddar weighs about 113 g. Multiply: 2 1/2 × 113 = 283 g.
Measure liquids in a clear jug at eye level. Thick dairy like yogurt or sour cream should be levelled in a dry cup.
Shredded Cheddar: cups to grams chart
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 14 grams |
| 1/4 cup | 28 grams |
| 1/3 cup | 38 grams |
| 1/2 cup | 57 grams |
| 2/3 cup | 75 grams |
| 3/4 cup | 85 grams |
| 1 cup | 113 grams |
| 1 1/4 cups | 141 grams |
| 1 1/2 cups | 170 grams |
| 2 cups | 226 grams |
| 2 1/2 cups | 283 grams |
| 3 cups | 339 grams |
| 4 cups | 452 grams |
2 1/2 cups of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| Water | 593 grams |
| Milk | 610 grams |
| Buttermilk | 613 grams |
| Heavy Cream | 595 grams |
| Sour Cream | 605 grams |
| Greek Yogurt | 613 grams |
| Cream Cheese | 580 grams |
| Sweetened Condensed Milk | 765 grams |
| Grated Parmesan | 250 grams |
| All-Purpose Flour | 313 grams |
| Bread Flour | 318 grams |
| Almond Flour | 240 grams |
| Granulated Sugar | 500 grams |
| Brown Sugar | 550 grams |
More shredded cheddar conversions
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- 1 ounce of shredded cheddar to cups
- 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar to grams
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 2 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar?
2 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar is 283 grams, based on 113 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 shredded cheddar would be 299 g.
Should I weigh shredded cheddar 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.