How Much Is 2 Cups of Yogurt in Grams?
2 cups of yogurt equals 490.00 g. Yogurt has a density of 245g per cup (245g per cup), which means it's relatively heavy compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 2 cups of all-purpose flour would be 250.32 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2 cups of yogurt
- 1 cup of yogurt = 245g
- 2 × 245 = 490g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
Quick check: 2 cups is just double the single-cup weight. 1 cup = 245g, so 2 = 490g.
Measuring Tip
Thickness varies between brands. Full-fat, low-fat, and non-fat versions can have slightly different weights per measuring cup.
Yogurt at Different Amounts
How yogurt scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (2 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 2 cups of yogurt (490g) is close in weight to a bottle of water (500 ml) (510g).
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?
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.