How many tablespoons is 100 g of grated cheese?

100 g of grated cheese is about 16.7 tablespoons.

Why isn't 100 g exactly 1 tablespoon?

Because grated cheese isn't the same density as water. A tablespoon holds a fixed volume, and grated cheese weighs more or less than water for that volume.

Grams of grated cheese to tablespoons

Answer

100 g of grated cheese = 16.7 tablespoons

Convert any amount

Amount gram = – tablespoon

Conversion table

Grams	Tablespoons
10 g	1.67 tbsp
25 g	4.17 tbsp
50 g	8.33 tbsp
100 g	16.7 tbsp
150 g	25 tbsp
200 g	33.3 tbsp
250 g	41.7 tbsp
300 g	50 tbsp
500 g	83.3 tbsp

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How to measure

Finely grated cheese is much lighter by volume than coarsely grated. These values suit a medium grate; weigh for baking recipes.

Frequently asked questions

How many tablespoons is 100 g of grated cheese?: 100 g of grated cheese is about 16.7 tablespoons.
Why isn't 100 g exactly 1 tablespoon?: Because grated cheese isn't the same density as water. A tablespoon holds a fixed volume, and grated cheese weighs more or less than water for that volume.

Related conversions

Values are approximate — ingredient density varies with brand, humidity and how you measure. For baking, weighing on a scale is always the most reliable method.