3 tablespoons of shredded cheese in grams
3 tablespoons of shredded cheese ≈ 21.2 grams
That is about 0.75 ounces. One US cup of shredded cheese weighs 113 g.
Why this number is approximate
Extremely variable — coarse shreds trap far more air than fine ones. This is a case where weight really is better.
Shredded cheese conversion table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 28.3 g | 1 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 37.7 g | 1.33 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 56.5 g | 1.99 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 75.3 g | 2.66 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 84.8 g | 2.99 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 113 g | 3.99 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 170 g | 5.98 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 226 g | 7.97 oz | 32 |
| 2 1/2 | 283 g | 9.96 oz | 40 |
| 3 | 339 g | 12 oz | 48 |
| 4 | 452 g | 15.9 oz | 64 |
Weigh it if you can
Volume measures are convenient but imprecise — the same cup can hold noticeably different amounts depending on how the ingredient is packed, how humid the room is, and whether it was sifted. A digital kitchen scale removes the variable entirely, which is why professional and European recipes give weights. If you bake regularly, a scale is the cheapest accuracy upgrade available.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 3 tablespoons of shredded cheese?
About 21.2 grams, or 0.75 ounces.
How many grams in a cup of shredded cheese?
Roughly 113 grams per US cup.
Is a US cup the same as a metric cup?
No. A US customary cup is 236.6 ml; a metric cup — used in Australia, New Zealand and much of Europe — is 250 ml, about 6% larger. An imperial cup, still seen in older British recipes, is 284 ml. For a cup of shredded cheese that is a difference of roughly 6.41 g between US and metric.
Should I sift before or after measuring?
It matters, and recipes are often ambiguous. "1 cup sifted flour" means sift first, then measure — which gives less flour than "1 cup flour, sifted", where you measure first. When in doubt, weigh.
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