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How Much Is 12 Ounces of Yogurt in Cups?

Converting 12 ounces of yogurt to cups gives 1.39 cups. First convert to grams (12 oz = 340.19g), then divide by the density of yogurt (245g per cup). Each ingredient fills a different volume at the same weight.

12 ounces of yogurt
=
1.39cups
Result using all cup standards info
1.39 cups (US) 1.31 cups (Metric Cup) 1.16 cups (Imperial Cup)
1.39

Formula and Step-by-Step

(ounces × 28.35g/oz) ÷ 245g/cup = cups
  1. Start with 12 ounces of yogurt
  2. Convert ounces to grams: 12 × 28.35 = 340.19g
  3. 1 cup of yogurt = 245g
  4. 340.19g ÷ 245g/cup = 1.39 cups

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

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 ounces measurements. Your amount (12 ounces) is highlighted.

3 oz0.35 cups4 oz0.46 cups5 oz0.58 cups6 oz0.69 cups8 oz0.93 cups10 oz1.16 cups12 oz1.39 cups16 oz1.85 cups

Other Amounts of Yogurt

Ounces US Cups Metric Cup Imperial Cup
1 ounce 0.12 cups 0.11 cups 0.10 cups
2 ounces 0.23 cups 0.22 cups 0.19 cups
3 ounces 0.35 cups 0.33 cups 0.29 cups
4 ounces 0.46 cups 0.44 cups 0.39 cups
5 ounces 0.58 cups 0.55 cups 0.48 cups
6 ounces 0.69 cups 0.66 cups 0.58 cups
8 ounces 0.93 cups 0.88 cups 0.77 cups
10 ounces 1.16 cups 1.10 cups 0.96 cups
12 ounces 1.39 cups 1.31 cups 1.16 cups
16 ounces 1.85 cups 1.75 cups 1.54 cups

Understanding the Units

What is an Ounce?

Weight ounces and fluid ounces are different measurements. A fluid ounce measures volume (29.574 ml), while an ounce measures weight (28.35g). They only align for water, where 1 fl oz weighs approximately 1 oz.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 1.39 cups, based on yogurt having a density of 245g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
First convert ounces to grams (1 ounce = 28.3495g), then divide by 245 (grams per cup). For 12 ounces: 12 × 28.3495 = 340.19g, then 340.19 ÷ 245 = 1.39 cups.
For the most accurate results, weigh yogurt 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: 1.39 cups × 245g/cup = 340.19g, then 340.19g ÷ 28.3495 = 12 ounces. Or use the Cups to Ounces converter.