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Convert millilitres of grated parmesan to grams

One millilitre of grated parmesan weighs about 0.423 g, and half a millilitre comes to roughly 0.211 g. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.

1 ml of grated parmesan =

0.423 g

oz
0.015
kg
0.00042
lb
0.00093

Grated Parmesan: 100 g per US cup · USDA FoodData Central. Microplaned parmesan is fluffy at around 90 g per cup; the shaker-style powder is much denser.

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Grated Parmesan at a glance

Every number on this page comes from a single figure: 100 grams per US cup (USDA FoodData Central).

1 cup
100 g
1 tablespoon
6.25 g
1 teaspoon
2.08 g
1 cup in ounces
3.53 oz
100 g in cups
1 cups
Density
0.42 g/ml

millilitres to grams chart for grated parmesan

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Grated Parmesan — measured by volume
MillilitresGramsOunces (weight)Pounds
15 ml6.34 g0.224 oz0.014 lb
30 ml12.7 g0.447 oz0.028 lb
50 ml21.1 g0.745 oz0.047 lb
60 ml25.4 g0.895 oz0.056 lb
100 ml42.3 g1.49 oz0.093 lb
120 ml50.7 g1.79 oz0.112 lb
150 ml63.4 g2.24 oz0.14 lb
200 ml84.5 g2.98 oz0.186 lb
240 ml101 g3.58 oz0.224 lb
500 ml211 g7.45 oz0.466 lb

How this conversion is calculated

Volume-to-weight conversions are only as good as the density behind them. We treat grated parmesan as 100 g per US customary cup, which works out to 0.423 g/ml. From there:

  1. Your millilitres figure is converted into millilitres or grams using standard unit sizes (ml = 1 ml).
  2. The density above bridges volume and weight in whichever direction you need.
  3. The result is rounded the way a cook would round it — to the nearest gram, or to a usable fraction such as 1 cups.

Measuring grated parmesan accurately

Microplaned parmesan is fluffy at around 90 g per cup; the shaker-style powder is much denser.

If a recipe matters to you — bread, macarons, anything with a tight hydration or ratio — weigh it. A £10 digital scale removes the single largest source of variation in home baking, and it is faster than washing three measuring cups.

When cups are fine

  • Liquids measured in a proper jug, where volume is the honest unit anyway.
  • Forgiving savoury cooking: soups, stews, stir-fries, marinades.
  • Small amounts of leaveners and spices, as long as you use level spoons.

Frequently asked questions

How many grams are in 1 millilitre of grated parmesan?

1 millilitre of grated parmesan is 0.423 g. This is based on a density of 100 g per US cup.

How many grams are in 2 millilitres of grated parmesan?

2 millilitres of grated parmesan is 0.845 g, and 0.211 g for half a millilitre.

How much is 100 g of grated parmesan in cups?

100 g of grated parmesan is about 1 cups. Weight is always the more reliable measurement, so use a scale when the recipe gives grams.

Why do other sites give a different number for grated parmesan?

Microplaned parmesan is fluffy at around 90 g per cup; the shaker-style powder is much denser.

Do UK and Australian cups give the same result?

No. A US customary cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup used in Australia and New Zealand is 250 ml, and an old UK imperial cup is 284 ml. Our default is the US cup, but you can pick metric cups in the converter.

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