How many grams are in a cup of sour cream?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of sour cream weighs about 230 grams, spooned. Published charts differ slightly, from 230 to 230 grams, because of how the ingredient is scooped and how finely it is ground or packed. The figure here is the average of two independent sources.
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 230 g | 8.11 oz |
| 2 cup | 460 g | 16.2 oz |
| 3 cup | 690 g | 24.3 oz |
| 4 cup | 920 g | 32.5 oz |
| 1/8 cup | 28.8 g | 1.01 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 57.5 g | 2.03 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 76.6 g | 2.7 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 115 g | 4.06 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 153 g | 5.41 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 173 g | 6.08 oz |
| 1 1/2 cup | 345 g | 12.2 oz |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of sour cream
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 14.4 g | 0.51 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 28.8 g | 1.01 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.79 g | 0.17 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 14.4 g | 0.51 oz |
A US cup holds 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons, so one tablespoon of sour cream is about 14.4 grams.
Grams of sour cream to cups
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.11 cups | 1.74 tablespoons |
| 50 g | 0.22 cups | 3.48 tablespoons |
| 100 g | 0.44 cups | 6.96 tablespoons |
| 125 g | 0.54 cups | 8.7 tablespoons |
| 150 g | 0.65 cups | 10.4 tablespoons |
| 200 g | 0.87 cups | 13.9 tablespoons |
| 250 g | 1.09 cups | 17.4 tablespoons |
| 500 g | 2.17 cups | 34.8 tablespoons |
Metric cups and other cup sizes
The figures above use the US customary cup of 236.6 ml. A metric cup is 250 ml, so a metric cup of sour cream weighs about 243 grams. UK recipes that say "cup" usually mean a 250 ml metric cup, which is why weighing in grams is more reliable than measuring by volume.
Measuring sour cream accurately
Spoon sour cream into a dry measuring cup and smooth the top flat with a spatula to push out air bubbles. Do not pack it forcefully, as this alters the volume significantly. Sour cream clings to cups, so weighing it directly into your mixing bowl is cleaner and more accurate.
More baking conversions
- All Purpose Flour cups to grams: 1 cup is 120 g
- Granulated Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 200 g
- Brown Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 220 g
- Powdered Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 120 g
- Butter cups to grams: 1 cup is 227 g
- Honey cups to grams: 1 cup is 340 g
- Milk cups to grams: 1 cup is 242 g
- Water cups to grams: 1 cup is 237 g
FAQ
How many grams are in 1 cup of sour cream?
One US cup of sour cream is about 230 grams (8.11 oz).
How many cups is 100 grams of sour cream?
100 grams of sour cream is about 0.44 cups, or 6.96 tablespoons.
Is a cup of sour cream the same in every country?
No. A US cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup is 250 ml, and older UK recipes may use a larger imperial cup. A metric cup of sour cream is about 243 grams.
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