How Much Is 1.08 Cups of Parmesan (Finely Grated) in Grams?
1.08 cups of parmesan (finely grated) weighs 86.40 g. This is based on parmesan (finely grated) having a density of 80g per cup. Because cups measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 1.08 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.08 cups of parmesan (finely grated)
- 1 cup of parmesan (finely grated) = 80g
- 1.08 × 80 = 86.4g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Shredded, cubed, and grated cheese all have different weights per cup. Finely grated cheese packs more densely than loosely shredded.
Parmesan (Finely Grated) at Different Amounts
How parmesan (finely grated) scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1.08 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.08 cups of parmesan (finely grated) (86.4g) is close in weight to a deck of playing cards (94g).
Other Amounts of Parmesan (Finely Grated)
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 20.00 g | 21.13 g | 24.02 g |
| 0.33 cups | 26.40 g | 27.90 g | 31.71 g |
| 0.5 cups | 40.00 g | 42.27 g | 48.04 g |
| 0.75 cups | 60.00 g | 63.40 g | 72.06 g |
| 1 cup | 80.00 g | 84.54 g | 96.08 g |
| 1.08 cups | 86.40 g | 91.30 g | 103.76 g |
| 1.5 cups | 120.00 g | 126.80 g | 144.11 g |
| 2 cups | 160.00 g | 169.07 g | 192.15 g |
| 3 cups | 240.00 g | 253.61 g | 288.23 g |
| 4 cups | 320.00 g | 338.14 g | 384.30 g |
| 5 cups | 400.00 g | 422.68 g | 480.38 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.