How Much Is 0.5 Cups of Yogurt in Grams?
0.5 cups of yogurt weighs 122.50 g. This is based on yogurt having a density of 245g 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 0.5 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.5 cups of yogurt
- 1 cup of yogurt = 245g
- 0.5 × 245 = 122.5g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
Half measures: take the weight of 1 cup (245g) and divide by 2.
Measuring Tip
For the most consistent results, weigh yogurt on a kitchen scale rather than measuring by volume.
Yogurt at Different Amounts
How yogurt scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.5 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.5 cups of yogurt (122.5g) is close in weight to a small apple (130g).
Other Amounts of Yogurt
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 61.25 g | 64.72 g | 73.56 g |
| 0.33 cups | 80.85 g | 85.43 g | 97.10 g |
| 0.5 cups | 122.50 g | 129.44 g | 147.12 g |
| 0.75 cups | 183.75 g | 194.17 g | 220.68 g |
| 1 cup | 245.00 g | 258.89 g | 294.23 g |
| 1.5 cups | 367.50 g | 388.33 g | 441.35 g |
| 2 cups | 490.00 g | 517.78 g | 588.47 g |
| 3 cups | 735.00 g | 776.67 g | 882.70 g |
| 4 cups | 980.00 g | 1,035.56 g | 1,176.93 g |
| 5 cups | 1,225.00 g | 1,294.44 g | 1,471.17 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
In US cooking, a cup measures volume, not weight. One standard US cup holds 236.588 ml of liquid. Because different ingredients have different densities, a cup of one ingredient can weigh very differently from a cup of another.
What is a Gram?
Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.