How Much Is 1.42 Cups of Cheddar Cheese (Shredded) in Ounces?
1.42 cups of cheddar cheese (shredded) equals 5.66 oz. 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 17.03 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.42 cups of cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup of cheddar cheese (shredded) = 113g
- 1.42 × 113 = 160.46g
- Convert grams to ounces: 160.46 ÷ 28.3495 = 5.66 oz
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.
Cheddar Cheese (Shredded) at Different Amounts
How cheddar cheese (shredded) scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1.42 cups) is highlighted.
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 Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 1.00 oz | 1.05 oz | 1.20 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 1.32 oz | 1.39 oz | 1.58 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 1.99 oz | 2.11 oz | 2.39 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 2.99 oz | 3.16 oz | 3.59 oz |
| 1 cup | 3.99 oz | 4.21 oz | 4.79 oz |
| 1.42 cups | 5.66 oz | 5.98 oz | 6.80 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 5.98 oz | 6.32 oz | 7.18 oz |
| 2 cups | 7.97 oz | 8.42 oz | 9.57 oz |
| 3 cups | 11.96 oz | 12.64 oz | 14.36 oz |
| 4 cups | 15.94 oz | 16.85 oz | 19.15 oz |
| 5 cups | 19.93 oz | 21.06 oz | 23.93 oz |
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 an Ounce?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.