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How Much Is 2.13 Cups of Parmesan (Finely Grated) in Grams?

2.13 cups of parmesan (finely grated) weighs 170.40 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 2.13 cups.

2.13 cups of parmesan (finely grated)
=
170.40g
Result using all cup standards info
170.40 g (US) 180.06 g (Metric Cup) 204.64 g (Imperial Cup)
2.13 cups of parmesan (finely grated) is also
170.40

Formula and Step-by-Step

cups × 80g/cup = grams
  1. Start with 2.13 cups of parmesan (finely grated)
  2. 1 cup of parmesan (finely grated) = 80g
  3. 2.13 × 80 = 170.4g

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

Measuring Tip

Always shred or grate cheese before measuring by volume. A cup of block cheese weighs much more than a cup of shredded.

Parmesan (Finely Grated) at Different Amounts

How parmesan (finely grated) scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (2.13 cups) is highlighted.

0.75 cups60 g1 cup80 g1.5 cups120 g2 cups160 g2.13 cups170.4 g3 cups240 g4 cups320 g5 cups400 g

For reference, 2.13 cups of parmesan (finely grated) (170.4g) is close in weight to a smartphone (175g).

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
1.5 cups 120.00 g 126.80 g 144.11 g
2 cups 160.00 g 169.07 g 192.15 g
2.13 cups 170.40 g 180.06 g 204.64 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?

A cup is a US customary unit of volume equal to 236.588 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces. It is the most common volume measurement in American recipes. One cup can be divided into 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.

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 170.40 g, based on parmesan (finely grated) having a density of 80g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of cups by 80 (grams per cup for parmesan (finely grated)). For 2.13 cups: 2.13 × 80 = 170.40 g.
For the most accurate results, weigh parmesan (finely grated) 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: 170.40 g ÷ 80 = 2.13 cups. Or use the Grams to Cups converter.