500 Grams of Parmesan to Cups
Ingredient
Parmesan
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 5.00 (5)
- Tablespoons
- 80.0
- Teaspoons
- 240.0
- Milliliters
- 1183 ml
500 grams of parmesan = 5.00 cups (5 cups / 80.0 tablespoons)
Parmesan has a density of approximately 100g per cup. Finely grated: 100g. Coarsely grated runs closer to 80g per cup. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 450g | 4.50 | 4½ | 72.0 |
| 475g | 4.75 | 4¾ | 76.0 |
| 500g | 5.00 | 5 | 80.0 |
| 550g | 5.50 | 5½ | 88.0 |
| 600g | 6.00 | 6 | 96.0 |
Bakers reach for parmesan 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 500 grams of parmesan in cups?+
500 grams of parmesan is 5.00 cups (5 cups), or 80.0 tablespoons.
How do I measure 500 grams of parmesan without a scale?+
Use 5 cups, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 80.0 tablespoons instead.