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Miso Paste — Cups to Grams

1 cup of miso paste = 275 grams

1 cup of miso paste weighs approximately 275 grams. Use the converter below for custom amounts, or check the full conversion table.

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275 g

How to Measure Miso Paste Correctly

Miso paste should be measured by spooning it into the measuring cup and levelling it off. For accuracy, use a kitchen scale. It's thick and sticky, so it can be difficult to measure precisely by volume.

Understanding Miso Paste Measurements

Miso paste is a fermented soybean paste. One cup of miso paste weighs approximately 275 grams. It's thick and salty, with a distinctive umami flavour. The colour and flavour vary by type (white, yellow, red).

Common Uses in Baking & Cooking

Miso paste is used in cooking, particularly in soups, marinades, and dressings. It adds umami and saltiness. It's essential in Japanese cuisine and is used to make miso soup. If you need a substitute, see our Miso Paste substitution guide.

Storage and Handling Tips

Store miso paste in the refrigerator in an airtight container. It can be kept for up to a year if stored properly. If it develops an off smell or changes colour significantly, replace it.

Need to convert miso paste to other units? Try our cups to grams converter or tablespoons to grams converter.

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Miso Paste Conversion Table

AmountGramsOunces
1 teaspoon5.73g0.2 oz
1 tablespoon17.2g0.61 oz
¼ cup68.8g2.43 oz
⅓ cup91.7g3.23 oz
½ cup138g4.85 oz
⅔ cup183g6.47 oz
¾ cup206g7.28 oz
1 cup275g9.7 oz
1½ cups413g14.6 oz
2 cups550g19.4 oz

Need a Substitute?

Out of miso paste? We've got 1 tested alternative with exact ratios.

Soy Sauce(1 tbsp soy sauce per 1 tbsp miso)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams in a cup of miso paste?▼
One US cup of miso paste weighs approximately 275 grams. This is based on the standard spooned-and-levelled measuring method.
How many tablespoons in a cup of miso paste?▼
There are 16 US tablespoons in one US cup. Each tablespoon of miso paste weighs approximately 17.2 grams.
How do I measure miso paste accurately?▼
For the most accurate results, we recommend using a digital kitchen scale. When measuring by volume, spoon the miso paste into the cup and level it off with a straight edge.
How many cups in 100g of miso paste?▼
100 grams of miso paste is approximately 0.36 US cups.

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Values are approximate and can vary depending on how the ingredient is measured. For precision baking, we recommend using a digital kitchen scale.