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How Much Is 1.42 Cups of Cheddar Cheese (Shredded) in Grams?

1.42 cups of cheddar cheese (shredded) equals 160.46 g. Cheddar cheese (shredded) has a density of 113g per cup (113g per cup), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1.42 cups of honey would be 482.8 g.

1.42 cups of cheddar cheese (shredded)
=
160.46g
Result using all cup standards info
160.46 g (US) 169.56 g (Metric Cup) 192.70 g (Imperial Cup)
1.42 cups of cheddar cheese (shredded) is also
160.46

Formula and Step-by-Step

cups × 113g/cup = grams
  1. Start with 1.42 cups of cheddar cheese (shredded)
  2. 1 cup of cheddar cheese (shredded) = 113g
  3. 1.42 × 113 = 160.46g

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Cheese density varies by type. Hard cheeses like Parmesan weigh more per cup than soft cheeses like mozzarella.

Cheddar Cheese (Shredded) at Different Amounts

How cheddar cheese (shredded) scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1.42 cups) is highlighted.

0.33 cups37.29 g0.5 cups56.5 g0.75 cups84.75 g1 cup113 g1.42 cups160.46 g1.5 cups169.5 g2 cups226 g3 cups339 g

For reference, 1.42 cups of cheddar cheese (shredded) (160.46g) is close in weight to a smartphone (175g).

Other Amounts of Cheddar Cheese (Shredded)

Cups US Grams Metric Cup Imperial Cup
0.25 cups 28.25 g 29.85 g 33.93 g
0.33 cups 37.29 g 39.40 g 44.78 g
0.5 cups 56.50 g 59.70 g 67.85 g
0.75 cups 84.75 g 89.55 g 101.78 g
1 cup 113.00 g 119.41 g 135.71 g
1.42 cups 160.46 g 169.56 g 192.70 g
1.5 cups 169.50 g 179.11 g 203.56 g
2 cups 226.00 g 238.81 g 271.42 g
3 cups 339.00 g 358.22 g 407.12 g
4 cups 452.00 g 477.62 g 542.83 g
5 cups 565.00 g 597.03 g 678.54 g

Understanding the Units

What is a Cup?

There are three cup standards used worldwide. The US cup (236.588 ml) is used in American recipes. The metric cup (250 ml) is standard in Australia, New Zealand, and some parts of Asia. The imperial cup (284.131 ml) appears in older British and Canadian recipes. A metric cup holds about 5.7% more than a US cup, while an imperial cup holds about 20% more. Using the wrong standard can noticeably affect a recipe.

What is a Gram?

Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 160.46 g, based on cheddar cheese (shredded) having a density of 113g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of cups by 113 (grams per cup for cheddar cheese (shredded)). For 1.42 cups: 1.42 × 113 = 160.46 g.
For the most accurate results, weigh cheddar cheese (shredded) on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring cup and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Fat content has a small effect on density. Higher-fat versions are slightly lighter per volume because fat is less dense than water. The difference is usually under 5%, so this conversion works well for standard varieties.
Reverse the conversion: 160.46 g ÷ 113 = 1.42 cups. Or use the Grams to Cups converter.