Cream Cheese Weight Reference
Cream cheese is commonly sold in 8-ounce (226g) blocks in the US. Knowing how this translates to cups helps when recipes use different measurements.
Weight Reference
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 14.5 g | 0.51 oz |
| ¼ cup | 58 g | 2.05 oz |
| ½ cup | 116 g | 4.09 oz |
| 1 cup | 232 g | 8.18 oz |
| 1 block (US standard) | 226 g | 8 oz |
Common Equivalents
1 US block cream cheese = 226 g = 8 oz ≈ 1 cup
1 tablespoon cream cheese = 14.5 g
Measuring Notes
- For baking, cream cheese should be at room temperature for smooth mixing.
- Low-fat cream cheese has a different texture and may not work the same in baking.
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