How Much Is 4 Teaspoons of Cheddar Cheese (Shredded) in Grams?
4 teaspoons of cheddar cheese (shredded) weighs 9.42 g. This is based on cheddar cheese (shredded) having a density of 113g per cup. Because teaspoons measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 4 teaspoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 4 teaspoons of cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 teaspoon of cheddar cheese (shredded) = 2.35g
- 4 × 2.35 = 9.42g
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 teaspoons measurements. Your amount (4 teaspoons) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Cheddar Cheese (Shredded)
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.59 g | 0.60 g | 0.71 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 1.18 g | 1.19 g | 1.41 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 2.35 g | 2.39 g | 2.83 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 3.53 g | 3.58 g | 4.24 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 4.71 g | 4.78 g | 5.65 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 7.06 g | 7.16 g | 8.48 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 9.42 g | 9.55 g | 11.31 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 11.77 g | 11.94 g | 14.14 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 14.13 g | 14.33 g | 16.96 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 18.83 g | 19.10 g | 22.62 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
A US teaspoon is 4.929 ml, a metric teaspoon is exactly 5 ml, and an imperial teaspoon is 5.919 ml. The metric and US versions are nearly identical (1.4% difference), but the imperial teaspoon is 20% larger. For most spices the difference is negligible, but for leaveners like baking powder it can affect the result.
What is a Gram?
Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.