Sour Cream: Complete Cup to Gram Conversion

1 cup of sour cream 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

Sour Cream Conversion Table

1 cup sour cream = 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.

Why Does 1 Cup of Sour Cream 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 Sour Cream Density

Sour cream is close to water density. 1 cup = 240g. Regular sour cream is 20% fat. Light sour cream is similar. Adds moisture and tang to baked goods. Can substitute Greek yogurt 1:1 in most recipes.

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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.

Sour Cream: Grams to Cups Conversion

Convert sour cream 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 sour cream = 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: 1056). View original USDA record

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