How many grams in 1 cup of yogurt?
1 cup of yogurt weighs about 245 grams (8.6 oz). Plain yogurt is about the same as milk per cup.
Cups to grams, for your ingredient
A cup of flour and a cup of honey weigh very differently. Pick the ingredient, enter the amount, and read it in any unit.
Weights are typical averages (US cup, 240 ml). Packing and brand change them by a few percent, so for baking a kitchen scale is more exact.
About yogurt
A cultured dairy food that adds moisture and tang to baking, marinades and sauces.
Measuring tips for yogurt
- Plain full-fat yogurt gives the richest result.
- Greek yogurt is thicker and weighs a bit more per cup.
- Drain it through a cloth for an even thicker texture.
What can replace yogurt?
Sour cream or buttermilk can replace yogurt in most baking.
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How many grams are in 1 cup of yogurt?
About 245 grams using a US cup of 240 ml.
How many grams are in 1/2 cup of yogurt?
About 122 grams.
How much does 1 tablespoon of yogurt weigh?
About 15 grams.
Why does my result differ from other sites?
Packing, humidity and brand change the weight by a few percent. We use typical averages, so a scale is the most accurate option.