Cheddar cheese, shredded

Pre-shredded cheddar; convenient meltable cheese slightly drier than block cheddar.

Quick convert

  • US cup = 236.588 mL
  • 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
  • 1 tsp = 4.929 mL

Reference table

Cheddar cheese, shredded — milliliters to grams
mL g
10 5
25 12
50 24
75 36
100 48

Top casseroles, tacos, or bakes; weigh to avoid greasy pools from over-portioning.

How this conversion works

Milliliters measure volume while grams measure weight. Because Cheddar cheese, shredded has a density of 0.48 g/mL, 10 mL weighs 5 g — not 10 g as it would for water. This converter uses the real density of Cheddar cheese, shredded so every measurement is accurate.

Measurement notes

Values are rounded to the nearest whole gram. Actual weight can vary slightly with compaction, temperature, and brand. For precision baking, a kitchen scale is always more reliable than volume measurements.

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FAQ

Why does pre-shred look powdery?
Anti-caking starch is added; weigh to keep ratios accurate.

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