1 BR cup (xícara)
80g
1 US cup
79g
1 tbsp
5g
1 tsp
1.67g
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1 us cup (236ml) is equal to:
Grams
78,7 g
BR Cup (xícara)
0,98 xíc.
US Cup
1 cup
Tablespoon
15,7 tbsp
Teaspoon
47,2 tsp
BR Shot Glass
1,24 copo am.
BR Cream Jar
0,94 copo req.
Fluid oz
7,98 fl oz
Ounces
2,77 oz
Pounds
0,17 lb
Grated Cheese — conversion table
All values for level/unsifted measures · 1 BR cup (xícara) = 240ml · 1 US cup = 236ml · 1 tbsp = 15ml
| Qty | BR Cup (xícara) | US Cup | Tbsp | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ | 0,25 | 0,25 | 4 | 20g | 0,71 oz |
| ⅓ | 0,33 | 0,34 | 5,33 | 26,7g | 0,94 oz |
| ½ | 0,5 | 0,51 | 8 | 40g | 1,41 oz |
| ¾ | 0,75 | 0,76 | 12 | 60g | 2,12 oz |
| 1 | 1 | 1,02 | 16 | 80g | 2,82 oz |
| 2 | 2 | 2,03 | 32 | 160g | 5,64 oz |
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of grated cheese?
1 cup (US, 236ml) of grated cheese is approximately 79 grams. The Brazilian xícara de chá (240ml) yields 80 grams — a small but important difference in baking.
How many grams is ½ cup of grated cheese?
½ cup (US, 118ml) of grated cheese is approximately 40 grams. The Brazilian ½ xícara (120ml) yields 40 grams.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of grated cheese?
1 tablespoon (tbsp, 15ml) of grated cheese is approximately 5 grams. 1 cup = 16 tablespoons.
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of grated cheese?
1 teaspoon (tsp, 5ml) of grated cheese is approximately 1.67 grams. 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons.
Brazilian cup vs US cup — what's the difference for grated cheese?
The US cup (236ml) holds 79g; the Brazilian xícara de chá (240ml) holds 80g — a difference of just 1g per cup. In small quantities it's negligible; in large batches it can accumulate.
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