How many ounces are in 1 cup of cheese?

There's no standard answer to how many ounces are in a cup of cheese because cheese density varies wildly.

Here's why:

* Type of cheese: Hard cheeses like cheddar are denser than soft cheeses like cream cheese.

* Moisture content: Cheeses with higher moisture content will weigh less per cup than drier cheeses.

* Grating/shredding: Grating or shredding cheese changes its volume, making it difficult to measure consistently.

Instead of relying on ounces per cup, it's better to use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements when cooking with cheese.