Sour Cream: Cups to Grams
One US cup (240 ml) of sour cream weighs about 230 grams, based on its typical kitchen density. Convert any amount below, or use the reference table for common cup fractions.
1 cup=230 g
Based on sour cream at 230 g per US cup.
Sour Cream conversion table
| Cups | Grams | Millilitres | Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 57.5 g | 60 ml | 4 tbsp | 2.03 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 76.7 g | 80 ml | 5.33 tbsp | 2.7 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 115 g | 120 ml | 8 tbsp | 4.06 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 153 g | 160 ml | 10.7 tbsp | 5.41 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 173 g | 180 ml | 12 tbsp | 6.08 oz |
| 1 cup | 230 g | 240 ml | 16 tbsp | 8.11 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 345 g | 360 ml | 24 tbsp | 12.2 oz |
| 2 cups | 460 g | 480 ml | 32 tbsp | 16.2 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 575 g | 600 ml | 40 tbsp | 20.3 oz |
| 3 cups | 690 g | 720 ml | 48 tbsp | 24.3 oz |
In grams, 1/4 cup of sour cream is about 58 g, 1/3 cup is about 77 g, 1/2 cup is about 115 g, 2/3 cup is about 153 g, 3/4 cup is about 173 g, 1 cup is about 230 g, 1 1/2 cups is about 345 g, 2 cups is about 460 g and 3 cups is about 690 g.
A tablespoon of sour cream is about 14.4 grams, and a teaspoon is about 4.8 grams.
About measuring sour cream
Sour cream is thick and rich, so one US cup weighs about 230 grams. Its thickness means it traps air when spooned, so pressing it level or weighing gives a truer amount. In cakes and muffins, sour cream adds moisture and a gentle tang while its fat tenderises the crumb, so the amount you add affects both flavour and texture. It is easy to measure straight onto a scale, keeping your whole recipe on one system.
Press sour cream level in the cup, or weigh it, since it traps air pockets when spooned.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of sour cream?
One US cup of sour cream is about 230 grams. It is thick and rich, so it is a little denser than milk.
Can I use yogurt in place of sour cream?
Often yes. Plain yogurt has a similar weight and tang, so swapping by weight works well in many bakes, though the result is a touch lighter.
Why weigh sour cream for cakes?
Sour cream adds moisture and fat that tenderise the crumb, so the amount matters. Weighing to 230 grams per cup keeps results consistent.