Skyr in grams
≈ 227 grams
1 US cup = 236.6 ml
At a glance
| Amount | Weight (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 US teaspoon (4.9 ml) | ≈ 4.7 g |
| 1 US tablespoon (14.8 ml) | ≈ 14 g |
| 1 US cup (236.6 ml) | ≈ 227 g |
| 1 metric cup (250 ml) | ≈ 240 g |
| 100 milliliters | ≈ 96 g |
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Questions
How much does a cup of skyr weigh?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of skyr weighs about 227 g. A metric cup (250 ml) holds about 240 g.
Where does the skyr figure come from?
From a nutrition label listed in the USDA Branded Foods database (plain lowfat skyr): 3/4 cup = 170 g. Other skyr labels say the same. It is a label serving, not a lab weighing.
Is skyr heavier than yogurt?
Not per cup. Skyr is thicker, but the label figure (227 g per cup) is a little below the USDA weight for plain yogurt. A thick product that you spoon in leaves small gaps a pourable one does not.
How many grams in a tablespoon of skyr?
A US tablespoon (14.8 ml) holds about 14 g of skyr and a 15 ml tablespoon about 14 g.
Can I use skyr instead of Greek yogurt?
In most recipes, yes, gram for gram. Skyr is often thicker, so a dressing or batter may need a splash of milk.
A US cup of plain skyr weighs about 227 g, a US tablespoon about 14 g and 100 ml about 96 g. The USDA has no weighed portion for skyr, so the figure comes from a brand label in its database: 3/4 cup = 170 g. Other skyr labels give the same serving.
Skyr is an Icelandic strained dairy product, much thicker than plain yogurt. Being thicker does not make it heavier per cup: spoon it in, level it and, when precision matters, weigh it.
USDA FoodData Central #2384986 (Branded, checked 2026-10-27)