One slice of American cheese typically weighs about 0.7 ounces. Since one cup of shredded cheese is approximately 4 ounces, you’d need about 5-6 slices of American cheese to equal one cup when shredded.
Keep in mind that the exact number can vary slightly depending on the thickness of the slices.
To elaborate further:
- One slice of American cheese weighs around 0.7 ounces, and a cup of shredded cheese typically equals 4 ounces.
- If you shred the slices, you’d need about 5 to 6 slices of American cheese to fill one cup (since 4 ounces / 0.7 ounces per slice ≈ 5.7 slices).
If you’re looking for the equivalent volume (in terms of shredded cheese), it’s also good to note that the texture of shredded cheese can vary, so it may compress slightly. If you don’t have shredded cheese and only have sliced, you can always shred the slices to estimate the cup measurement.