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How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Cheddar Cheese (Shredded) in Ounces?

1 tablespoon of cheddar cheese (shredded) weighs 0.25 oz. This is based on cheddar cheese (shredded) having a density of 113g per cup. Because tablespoons measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 1 tablespoon.

1 tablespoon of cheddar cheese (shredded)
=
0.25oz
Result using all tablespoon standards info
0.25 oz (US) 0.25 oz (Metric Tablespoon) 0.34 oz (Australian Tablespoon)
Try: 2 tablespoons = 0.50 oz 3 tablespoons = 0.75 oz 4 tablespoons = 1.00 oz 5 tablespoons = 1.25 oz
Compare: 1 tablespoon butter = 0.50 oz 1 tablespoon cottage cheese = 0.50 oz 1 tablespoon cream cheese = 0.51 oz
Convert a different ingredient
1 tablespoon of cheddar cheese (shredded) is also
7.06 g (grams)
0.25

Formula and Step-by-Step

tablespoons × 7.06g/tbsp ÷ 28.3495g/oz = ounces
  1. Start with 1 tablespoon of cheddar cheese (shredded)
  2. 1 tablespoon of cheddar cheese (shredded) = 7.06g
  3. 1 × 7.06 = 7.06g
  4. Convert grams to ounces: 7.06 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.25 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 tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.

1 tbsp0.25 oz2 tbsp0.50 oz3 tbsp0.75 oz4 tbsp1.00 oz5 tbsp1.25 oz6 tbsp1.49 oz8 tbsp1.99 oz10 tbsp2.49 oz

Other Amounts of Cheddar Cheese (Shredded)

Tablespoons US Ounces Metric Tablespoon Australian Tablespoon
1 tablespoon 0.25 oz 0.25 oz 0.34 oz
2 tablespoons 0.50 oz 0.51 oz 0.67 oz
3 tablespoons 0.75 oz 0.76 oz 1.01 oz
4 tablespoons 1.00 oz 1.01 oz 1.35 oz
5 tablespoons 1.25 oz 1.26 oz 1.68 oz
6 tablespoons 1.49 oz 1.52 oz 2.02 oz
8 tablespoons 1.99 oz 2.02 oz 2.70 oz
10 tablespoons 2.49 oz 2.53 oz 3.37 oz
12 tablespoons 2.99 oz 3.03 oz 4.04 oz
16 tablespoons 3.99 oz 4.04 oz 5.39 oz

Understanding the Units

What is a Tablespoon?

A tablespoon is roughly the volume of a large soup spoon. In precise terms, 1 US tablespoon equals 14.787 ml, which is very close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most of the world. Three teaspoons make one tablespoon.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 0.25 oz, based on cheddar cheese (shredded) having a density of 113g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 7.06 (grams per tablespoon for cheddar cheese (shredded)), then divide by 28.3495 to convert grams to ounces. For 1 tablespoon: 1 × 7.06 = 7.06g, then 7.06 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.25 oz.
For the most accurate results, weigh cheddar cheese (shredded) on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon 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: 0.25 oz × 28.3495 = 7.06g, then 7.06g ÷ 7.06 = 1 tablespoon. Or use the Ounces to Tablespoons converter.
person Written by Sean Day verified Reviewed by CookingConvert update Last updated Apr 3, 2026