290 Grams of Cream Cheese to Cups
Ingredient
Cream Cheese
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 1.29 (1¼)
- Tablespoons
- 20.6
- Teaspoons
- 61.9
- Milliliters
- 305 ml
290 grams of cream cheese = 1.29 cups (1¼ cup / 20.6 tablespoons)
Cream Cheese has a density of approximately 225g per cup. Block, room temperature. Whipped cream cheese is closer to 130g. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 275g | 1.22 | 1¼ | 19.6 |
| 280g | 1.24 | 1¼ | 19.9 |
| 290g | 1.29 | 1¼ | 20.6 |
| 300g | 1.33 | 1⅓ | 21.3 |
| 325g | 1.44 | 1½ | 23.1 |
Bakers reach for cream cheese in amounts like this for everyday recipes — scaling a batch up, adjusting a single serving, or matching a recipe written in grams. Measuring by weight keeps the result consistent no matter who's in the kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 290 grams of cream cheese in cups?+
290 grams of cream cheese is 1.29 cups (1¼ cup), or 20.6 tablespoons.
How do I measure 290 grams of cream cheese without a scale?+
Use 1¼ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 20.6 tablespoons instead.