Light Cream (half & half): Complete Cup to Gram Conversion

1 cup of light cream (half & half) weighs 240g (spooned, USDA standard) or varies by measuring technique. See the full 16-interval conversion table for all amounts below.

1/4 cup
60g
1/2 cup
120g
1 cup
240g

Light Cream (half & half) Conversion Table

1 cup light cream (half & half) = 240g (USDA FoodData Central basis. 1 cup = 240ml)

AmountGrams (g)Ounces (oz)Milliliters (ml)
1/8 cup30g1.06 oz30 ml
1/4 cup60g2.12 oz60 ml
1/3 cup80g2.82 oz80 ml
1/2 cup120g4.23 oz120 ml
2/3 cup160g5.64 oz160 ml
3/4 cup180g6.35 oz180 ml
1 cup1 cup240g8.47 oz240 ml
1 1/4 cups300g10.58 oz300 ml
1 1/2 cups360g12.7 oz360 ml
1 2/3 cups400g14.11 oz400 ml
2 cups480g16.93 oz480 ml
2 1/2 cups600g21.16 oz600 ml
3 cups720g25.4 oz720 ml
3 1/2 cups840g29.63 oz840 ml
4 cups960g33.86 oz960 ml

Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy. Values shown for spooned (not packed) measurement unless specified.

Light Cream (half & half) vs Other half) Types

Different types of half) vary in weight per cup due to different densities.

half) Type1 Cup (g)Density (g/ml)
Light Cream (half & half)current240g1
Whole Milk244g1.017
Skim Milk (Non-fat)245g1.021
Buttermilk245g1.021
Heavy Cream238g0.992

Why Does 1 Cup of Light Cream (half & half) Vary?

The weight of 1 cup depends on how you measure. USDA standard (spooned) = 240g.

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Standard pour

Pour liquid into measuring cup at eye level. For liquids, density is consistent regardless of technique.

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About Light Cream (half & half) Density

Light cream / half-and-half: 1 cup = 240g — very close to water density. Light cream is 18-30% fat; half-and-half is 10.5-18% fat. Both substitute 1:1 by volume. Cannot be whipped like heavy cream. Coffee cream and table cream are the same thing. USDA FDC 1050.

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Pro tip: For consistent baking results, use a kitchen scale. Weight measurements eliminate the variability of cup measurement entirely. USDA values shown are based on the spooned & leveled method.

Light Cream (half & half): Grams to Cups Conversion

Convert light cream (half & half) from grams back to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons.

GramsCupsTablespoonsTeaspoons
25g0.1 cups1.67 tbsp5 tsp
50g0.21 cups3.33 tbsp10 tsp
100g0.42 cups6.67 tbsp20 tsp
150g0.63 cups10 tbsp30 tsp
200g0.83 cups13.33 tbsp40 tsp
250g1.04 cups16.67 tbsp50 tsp
300g1.25 cups20 tbsp60 tsp
400g1.67 cups26.67 tbsp80 tsp
500g2.08 cups33.33 tbsp100 tsp

Based on 1 cup light cream (half & half) = 240g (USDA standard, spooned & leveled). 16 tablespoons = 1 cup. 48 teaspoons = 1 cup.

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Data source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (FDC ID: 1050). View original USDA record

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