Cream Cheese
Dairy·Density: 1.01 g/ml
Also known as: Philadelphia, neufchâtel
Density Information
1.01 g/ml(packed method)
Data source
USDA FoodData CentralAll Conversions
Measuring Tips
- 1 standard US block = 8 oz (226g)
- For cheesecake, always measure by weight for consistency
- Soften to room temperature before measuring by volume
Cream Cheese — Quick Reference
Common us cup to gram conversions
| US Cup | Gram |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 60g |
| ⅓ cup | 80g |
| ½ cup | 119g |
| ⅔ cup | 159g |
| ¾ cup | 179g |
| 1 cup | 239g |
| 1½ cups | 358g |
| 2 cups | 478g |
Based on cream cheese density of 1.01 g/ml (packed method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 US cup of cream cheese weighs approximately 239 grams. This is based on a density of 1.01 g/ml using the packed measurement method.
Cream Cheese has a density of 1.01 g/ml when measured using the packed method. This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central.
For best accuracy, always measure cream cheese by weight (grams) using a kitchen scale. Volume measurements (cups) can vary by 10-30% depending on your measurement technique. This is especially important in baking where precision matters.