Parmesan cheese, grated: How Many Grams in a Tablespoon?
Grated Parmesan-style hard cheese; intense savory flavor with low moisture.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| tbsp | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 10 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 20 |
| 5 | 24 |
Weigh for finishing pastas, risotto, or dressings to avoid over-salting.
FAQ
- Is fresh-cut Parmesan cheese, grated more accurate than pre-chopped packages?
- Fresh-cut has tighter piece size and less surface moisture loss, so the table values match reality more closely. Pre-chopped may have 10–15 % weight drift.
- Does Parmesan cheese, grated lose weight sitting in the fridge?
- Yes — cell water evaporates slowly, especially on cut surfaces. Expect 1–3 % mass loss per day uncovered; store in a sealed container to keep the table values accurate.