A recipe calls for 1/2 cup yogurt — how many grams should I use for Greek yogurt?

1/2 cup regular yogurt is about 123 g. Greek yogurt is thicker and slightly denser due to straining, so it may weigh 10-15% more per cup (roughly 135-140 g for 1/2 cup) — for most recipes this difference won't matter, but for precise baking, weigh the Greek yogurt directly.

Can I substitute yogurt for sour cream by weight in a recipe?

Yes — yogurt (245 g/cup) and sour cream (240 g/cup) have very similar densities, so a gram-for-gram substitution works well, though the flavor and tanginess will differ slightly.

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Yogurt: 245 Grams

Plain yogurt has a density close to milk, at about 245 g per cup, since it's essentially fermented milk with similar water content. Thicker styles like Greek yogurt can weigh somewhat more per cup due to the straining process that removes whey, so this conversion is most accurate for regular, unstrained yogurt.

Common Amounts

Yogurt cups to grams
Cups	Grams
1/4 cups	61 g
1/3 cups	82 g
1/2 cups	122 g
3/4 cups	184 g
1 cup	245 g
2 cups	490 g

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Last reviewed: 2026-06-11 · Source: USDA FoodData Central / King Arthur Baking ingredient weight charts · see our methodology

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