Batch Scaling Around 8 oz Block Cream Cheese
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 113.4g (4 oz) | ½ cup | 118.2 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 226.8g (8 oz) | 1 cup | 236.4 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 340.2g (12 oz) | 1 ½ cups | 354.6 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 453.6g (16 oz) | 2 cups | 472.8 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 680.4g (24 oz) | 3 cups | 709.1 mL |
Measuring 8 oz of Block Cream Cheese in the Kitchen
Because 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of block cream cheese weighs 227g when measured packed into cup / 8 oz block, 8 Ounces (226.8g) translates to 1.00 US cups (1 cup). By contrast, using the whipped tub cream cheese measure (150g/cup — a 77g per-cup shift), 8 oz occupies 1 ½ cups (1.51 cups).
Without a kitchen scale, measure 1 cup (15.99 tablespoons total) using packed into cup / 8 oz block technique. One standard American brick is exactly 8 ounces or 227g (1 cup). Soften to room temperature before beating into cheesecake batter to prevent lumps.
Source note: USDA FoodData Central #173421 (1 block = 8 oz = 226.8g = 1 cup)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups is 8 ounces (8 oz) of block cream cheese? ▾
8 ounces (226.8 grams) of block cream cheese (packed into cup / 8 oz block, 227g per US cup) equals 1 cup (1.00 US Customary Cups, 0.95 Metric 250 mL cups, or 15.99 tablespoons).
Why shouldn't you use tub cream cheese for baking cheesecakes? ▾
Tub cream cheese contains added water and air to make it spreadable straight from the fridge, which will cause baked cheesecakes to sink and weep.
How can you soften cream cheese quickly without melting it? ▾
Unwrap the block, place on a microwave-safe plate, and microwave at 50% power in 10-second intervals until pliable.