How Much Is 4 Tablespoons of Cheddar Cheese (Shredded) in Ounces?
4 tablespoons of cheddar cheese (shredded) equals 1.00 oz. Cheddar cheese (shredded) has a density of 113g per cup (7.06g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 4 tablespoons of honey would be 3.00 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 4 tablespoons of cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 tablespoon of cheddar cheese (shredded) = 7.06g
- 4 × 7.06 = 28.25g
- Convert grams to ounces: 28.25 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.00 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 (4 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 4 tablespoons of cheddar cheese (shredded) (28.25g) is close in weight to a slice of cheese (28g).
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?
One tablespoon holds about 15 milliliters. There are 16 tablespoons in a cup and 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon. In baking, tablespoon measurements are used for butter, oil, honey, and other ingredients where a full cup would be too much.
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.