Greek Yogurt (Plain): How Many Grams in a Cup?

1 US cup of plain Greek yogurt weighs approximately 241 grams.

This is for thick, strained Greek-style yogurt, using the converter's dataset (density 1.02 g/mL). Regular, unstrained yogurt is slightly different — see below.

Greek yogurt cup to grams

Why Greek yogurt cup weights vary

A cup of Greek yogurt does not always weigh the same. The main reasons are specific to how Greek yogurt is made:

• Straining level. Greek yogurt is strained to remove whey. The more it is strained, the thicker and denser it becomes, which changes how much fits in a cup.
• Water (whey) content. Less whey than regular yogurt means more solids per spoonful, so the weight per cup shifts with how much liquid is left in.
• Fat content. Whole-milk, low-fat and nonfat Greek yogurts have different densities — fat is lighter than the watery whey, so nonfat tends to pack slightly heavier.
• Brand differences. Each brand strains to its own thickness, so one brand's cup can weigh a little more or less than another's.
• Manufacturing process. Traditionally strained Greek yogurt differs from "Greek-style" products thickened with added milk protein or stabilisers, which affects density.

Greek yogurt vs regular yogurt weight

Greek yogurt is strained, so it is more concentrated than regular yogurt and its density can differ. That means a cup of Greek yogurt will not necessarily weigh the same as a cup of regular yogurt. In this dataset a cup of strained plain Greek yogurt is about 241 g, while a cup of regular plain (whole-milk) yogurt is about 244 g — close, but distinct. The exact gap depends on fat content and how much whey has been removed, so always check the specific product when precision matters.

Why different websites show different gram values

If you compare sources, you will see a cup of Greek yogurt listed anywhere from about 240 g to 250 g. That is not an error — it reflects how the data is built:

• Different products. Databases measure different items: whole-milk, low-fat or nonfat, and more- or less-strained Greek yogurt all weigh differently.
• No single universal value. There is no one "correct" weight for a cup of Greek yogurt. For example, USDA data lists it around 245 g per cup, while other references give 240–250 g.
• One consistent dataset here. This converter uses a single, specific dataset value (241 g per cup) and applies it consistently across the hero answer, the table, the examples and the FAQ, so the numbers on this page never contradict each other.

Common Greek yogurt measurements

The amounts people weigh most often, all for plain strained Greek yogurt:

• 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt: about 121 g.
• 3/4 cup of Greek yogurt: about 181 g.
• 1 cup of Greek yogurt: about 241 g.
• 2 cups of Greek yogurt: about 483 g.

Greek yogurt cup-to-grams FAQ

How many grams is 1 cup of Greek yogurt?

About 241 grams for a US cup of thick, strained plain Greek yogurt (density 1.02 g/mL). Half a cup is about 121 g and two cups about 483 g.

Why do some websites show different weights?

Because they use different products and databases. Whole-milk, low-fat and nonfat Greek yogurts, and more- or less-strained brands, all weigh slightly differently. USDA data lists Greek yogurt around 245 g per cup; other sources give 240–250 g. There is no single universal value — this page uses one consistent dataset (241 g) throughout.

Is Greek yogurt heavier than regular yogurt?

Not necessarily. Greek yogurt is strained and more concentrated, but the weight per cup depends on fat content and how much whey is removed. In this dataset strained Greek yogurt is about 241 g per cup, close to regular plain yogurt (~244 g); the difference is small and brand-dependent.

Does fat-free Greek yogurt weigh the same as full-fat Greek yogurt?

Not exactly. Fat is lighter than the watery whey, so nonfat Greek yogurt is usually a little denser — and slightly heavier per cup — than full-fat. The 241 g figure is a representative value for plain strained Greek yogurt; weigh your specific product for precision.

Is strained yogurt the same as Greek yogurt?

For conversion, essentially yes. Greek and Greek-style yogurt are made by straining regular yogurt to remove whey. Authentic Greek yogurt is always strained; some "Greek-style" products use added thickeners instead, which can shift the weight slightly.

Yogurt varieties comparison (1 cup)

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