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Cream Cheese (Regular Brick / Philadelphia) Weight Reviewed

340 Grams of Cream Cheese to Cups

Direct Kitchen Answer

340 grams of Cream Cheese (Regular Brick / Philadelphia) is about 1½ cups, or approximately 23½ tablespoons.

For reliable recipe results, that equals 23.4 tablespoons or 70.3 teaspoons in US Customary Cup standards.

Density Note: Calibrated for Firm block packed into cup or cut by weight at a reference density of 232g per cup (0.981 g/mL).

Direct Answer

340 grams of Cream Cheese (Regular Brick / Philadelphia) = 1 1/2 cups

Decimal value: 1.47 cups • Practical kitchen fraction: 1 1/2 cups

Tablespoons 23.4 tbsp
Teaspoons 70.3 tsp
Grams per Cup 232g / cup
Bulk Density 0.981 g/mL
Calibrated Measurement Condition: Firm block packed into cup or cut by weight
Exact Formula

Calculation & Mathematical Derivation

To convert 340 grams of Cream Cheese (Regular Brick / Philadelphia) into US Customary measuring cups (236.6 mL):

Cups = Weight in Grams ÷ Grams per Cup (Bulk Density)
Cups = 340g ÷ 232g/cup = 1.47 cups (kitchen fraction: 1 1/2 cups)
Tablespoons = 340g ÷ 14.50g/tbsp = 23.4 tablespoons

This calculation is calibrated specifically for Firm block packed into cup or cut by weight under standard kitchen conditions (sourced from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 173424)).

Technique Note: 1 standard US package (8 oz) = 1 cup = 226.8g (~232g packed).

340g of Cream Cheese Across Cup Standards

Because cup sizes vary internationally, here is how this weight converts across US Customary, US Legal, Metric, UK Imperial, and Japanese cups.

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
US Customary Cup (236.588 mL) 340g 1 1/2 (1.47 cups) 23.4 tbsp 70.3 tsp
US Legal Cup (Nutrition) (240 mL) 340g 1.44 (1.44 cups) 23.1 tbsp 69.3 tsp
Metric Cup (250 mL) 340g 1 3/8 (1.39 cups) 22.2 tbsp 66.6 tsp
UK Imperial Cup (284.131 mL) 340g 1 1/4 (1.22 cups) 19.5 tbsp 58.6 tsp
Japanese Cup (200 mL) 340g 1 3/4 (1.73 cups) 27.7 tbsp 83.2 tsp

Kitchen Measurement Converter

Live Calculation

Convert weight to volume accurately by accounting for density differences.

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Condition: Firm block packed into cup or cut by weight • 1 standard US package (8 oz) = 1 cup = 226.8g (~232g packed).
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Traditional US recipe cup defined as exactly 8 fluid ounces. Cup standards differ by region (US 236.6 mL, US Legal 240 mL, Metric 250 mL, UK 284.1 mL, Japanese 200 mL). US Customary is standard for American recipes.
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Calculated Result US Customary Cup (236.588 mL)
1 1/2 cups (1.47)

Kitchen measure: 1 cup + 7 tbsp + 1.5 tsp (23.4 tbsp)

340 grams of Cream Cheese (Regular Brick / Philadelphia) equals approximately 1 1/2 cups (US Customary Cup).

23.4 Tablespoons
70.3 Teaspoons
346.7 mL Volume (mL)
11.99 oz Ounces (Weight)
Culinary Technique

How to Measure 340g of Cream Cheese (Regular Brick / Philadelphia) Accurately

Unripened cheese made from cow’s milk and cream with minimum 33% milkfat and maximum 55% moisture. Standard 8 oz brick equals 1 cup.

Pro Tip for Cream Cheese:

Always bring brick cream cheese fully to room temperature (70°F / 21°C) before beating into cheesecake batter to avoid unblendable lumps.

Nearby Weights

Nearby Cream Cheese Conversions

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Authority & Verification

Scientific Methodology for Cream Cheese (Regular Brick / Philadelphia)

The conversion calculations for Cream Cheese (Regular Brick / Philadelphia) are derived from peer-reviewed laboratory bulk density measurements cataloged in USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 173424). Volume calculations assume a standard US Customary culinary cup of 236.588 mL (8 US fluid ounces). Because factors such as humidity, particle size distribution, and scooping compression alter volumetric yield, weighing on a calibrated digital scale remains the gold standard in professional baking.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 340 grams of Cream Cheese (Regular Brick / Philadelphia)?

340 grams of Cream Cheese (Regular Brick / Philadelphia) equals 1 1/2 cups in standard US Customary measuring cups (1.47 cups), or 1.44 cups in US Legal.

How many tablespoons is 340g of Cream Cheese (Regular Brick / Philadelphia)?

340g of Cream Cheese (Regular Brick / Philadelphia) equals approximately 23.4 tablespoons (or 70.3 teaspoons).

What is the density and measurement condition of Cream Cheese (Regular Brick / Philadelphia)?

Under standard conditions (Firm block packed into cup or cut by weight), Cream Cheese (Regular Brick / Philadelphia) weighs approximately 232 grams per US Customary cup (bulk density: 0.981 g/mL). Reference source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 173424).

How do I measure 340g of Cream Cheese (Regular Brick / Philadelphia) without a scale?

To measure 340g of Cream Cheese (Regular Brick / Philadelphia) without a scale, use 1 1/2 cups (or approximately 23.4 tablespoons). Always ensure Cream Cheese (Regular Brick / Philadelphia) is measured as: Firm block packed into cup or cut by weight.