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Yogurt (plain): cups to grams

1 cup of yogurt (plain) weighs 245 grams 8.64 oz · 1/2 cup = 123 g · 1 tbsp = 15 g

Use the converter to change any amount of yogurt (plain) between cups, grams, ounces and spoons, or jump to the charts below. Weights are for a standard US cup (236.6 ml).

1 cup yogurt (plain) = 245 g
8.64 ozounces
16tablespoons
237 mlvolume

Yogurt (plain): cups to grams

CupsGramsOunces
1/8 cup31 g1.08 oz
1/4 cup61 g2.16 oz
1/3 cup82 g2.88 oz
1/2 cup123 g4.32 oz
2/3 cup163 g5.76 oz
3/4 cup184 g6.48 oz
1 cup245 g8.64 oz
1 1/4 cups306 g10.8 oz
1 1/2 cups368 g12.96 oz
2 cups490 g17.28 oz
2 1/2 cups613 g21.61 oz
3 cups735 g25.93 oz
4 cups980 g34.57 oz

Yogurt (plain): grams to cups

GramsCupsHow to measure it
10 g0.04 cups2 tsp
25 g0.1 cups1 1/2 tbsp
50 g0.2 cups3 1/2 tbsp
75 g0.31 cups1/3 cup
100 g0.41 cups1/3 cup + 1 tbsp
125 g0.51 cups1/2 cup
150 g0.61 cups1/2 cup + 2 tbsp
200 g0.82 cups3/4 cup + 1 tbsp
250 g1.02 cups1 cup
300 g1.22 cups1 1/4 cups
400 g1.63 cups1 1/2 cups + 2 tbsp
500 g2.04 cups2 cups + 1 1/2 tsp
750 g3.06 cups3 cups + 1 tbsp
1000 g4.08 cups4 cups + 1 1/2 tbsp

Tablespoons and teaspoons of yogurt (plain)

15 g1 tablespoon
5.1 g1 teaspoon
6.5 tbspin 100 g
0.2 tspin 1 g

How to measure yogurt (plain) accurately

Thick Greek yogurt is heavier per cup than regular yogurt.

Pour liquids into a clear liquid measuring cup on a flat surface and read the line at eye level. Thick dairy like sour cream is spooned in and leveled.

For the most reliable result, weigh yogurt (plain) on a digital kitchen scale: 245 g for every cup the recipe asks for.

Compare with similar ingredients

Ingredient1 cup1/2 cup100 g in cups
Yogurt (plain)245 g123 g0.41
Milk244 g122 g0.41
Buttermilk245 g123 g0.41
Heavy cream238 g119 g0.42
Sour cream227 g114 g0.44
Cream cheese227 g114 g0.44

Yogurt (plain) conversion FAQ

How many grams is 1 cup of yogurt (plain)?

1 cup of yogurt (plain) weighs 245 grams (8.64 oz), using a standard US cup of 236.6 ml.

How many grams is 1/2 cup of yogurt (plain)?

1/2 cup of yogurt (plain) is 123 grams.

How many cups is 100 grams of yogurt (plain)?

100 grams of yogurt (plain) is 0.41 cups, which you can measure as 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp.

How many grams is 1 tablespoon of yogurt (plain)?

1 tablespoon of yogurt (plain) weighs about 15 grams, and 1 teaspoon about 5.1 grams.

Why doesn’t a cup of yogurt (plain) weigh the same as a cup of water?

A cup measures volume, not weight. Water weighs about 237 g per cup, but yogurt (plain) has a different density, so the same cup holds 245 g. That is why weighing gives more reliable results than cups.

Other amounts in grams

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Last checked September 2026. Weights vary slightly by brand and how the cup is filled.