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How many grams is a cup of grated Parmesan?

1 cup of grated Parmesan weighs 100 grams (3.53 oz), according to USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy 171247).

Grated parmesan: cups to grams

AmountGramsOunces
1/4 cup25 g0.9 oz
1/3 cup33 g1.2 oz
1/2 cup50 g1.8 oz
2/3 cup67 g2.4 oz
3/4 cup75 g2.6 oz
1 cup100 g3.5 oz
1 tablespoon6.3 g0.22 oz
1 teaspoon2.1 g0.07 oz

US cup = 236.6 ml. Measured level.

FAQ

How many grams is 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan?

1/2 cup of grated Parmesan is about 50 grams, based on 100 g per US cup (USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy 171247)).

How many grams is 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan?

1/4 cup of grated Parmesan is about 25 grams.

How many ounces is a cup of grated Parmesan?

A US cup of grated Parmesan weighs about 3.5 oz (100 g).

Why weigh instead of using cups?

Cups measure volume, so how you fill them changes how much you get. A kitchen scale gives the same amount every time, which is why bakers weigh.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy 171247) (100 g per US cup). Other amounts are calculated from that figure.