1 Cup of Sour Cream in Grams
1 cup of sour cream weighs about 230 grams (8.11 oz).
US cup (236.6 ml). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
- Tablespoons
- 16 tbsp
- Teaspoons
- 48 tsp
- Milliliters
- 236.6 ml
- Grams
- 230 g
- Ounces (weight)
- 8.113 oz
Based on about 230 g per US cup of sour cream. Real weights vary with brand and how the cup is filled.
Sour Cream: cups to grams chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Milliliters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 29 g | 1.01 oz | 30 ml |
| 1/4 cup | 58 g | 2.03 oz | 59 ml |
| 1/3 cup | 77 g | 2.7 oz | 79 ml |
| 1/2 cup | 115 g | 4.06 oz | 118 ml |
| 2/3 cup | 153 g | 5.41 oz | 158 ml |
| 3/4 cup | 173 g | 6.08 oz | 177 ml |
| 1 cup | 230 g | 8.11 oz | 237 ml |
| 1 1/2 cups | 345 g | 12.2 oz | 355 ml |
| 2 cups | 460 g | 16.2 oz | 473 ml |
| 3 cups | 690 g | 24.3 oz | 710 ml |
| 4 cups | 920 g | 32.5 oz | 946 ml |
Sour Cream: grams to cups
Many recipes outside the US list weights. Divide the grams by 230 (the typical weight of one cup) to get cups. A tablespoon is 1/16 cup, about 14 g, and a teaspoon is 1/3 tablespoon, about 4.8 g.
| Grams | Cups (decimal) | Cups (nearest 1/8) | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 0.217 | 1/4 | 3.478 |
| 100 g | 0.435 | 3/8 | 6.957 |
| 125 g | 0.543 | 1/2 | 8.696 |
| 200 g | 0.87 | 7/8 | 13.91 |
| 250 g | 1.087 | 1 1/8 | 17.39 |
| 300 g | 1.304 | 1 1/4 | 20.87 |
| 500 g | 2.174 | 2 1/8 | 34.78 |
How sour cream compares with similar ingredients
Cup weights of nearby ingredients on this site, so you can see whether a swap changes the amount you weigh out. The last column is the difference from sour cream per cup.
| Ingredient | 1 cup | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| sour cream (this page) | 230 g | — |
| cream cheese | 227 g | −3 g |
| shredded cheddar cheese | 113 g | −117 g |
| grated Parmesan cheese | 100 g | −130 g |
| butter | 227 g | −3 g |
Measuring sour cream by cup and by weight
Sour cream weighs about 230 g per cup. It adds moisture and acidity to cakes and quick breads, giving a tender crumb. Light and fat-free versions often contain stabilizers and can weigh slightly more and behave differently when baked, so stick with full-fat for baking. Stir before measuring; it separates a little in the tub.
Need a different ingredient? Browse all cups-to-grams conversions, or use the plain cooking converter and cups to ml converter for water-like liquids.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
- How many grams are in 1 cup of sour cream?
- About 230 g (8.11 oz). This is a typical value from the USDA FoodData Central; your own cup may differ by several grams depending on brand and how it is measured.
- How many grams are in 1/2 cup of sour cream?
- About 115 g (4.06 oz). For 1/4 cup it is about 58 g, and for 1/3 cup about 77 g.
- How many grams are in 1 tablespoon of sour cream?
- About 14 g, since a US cup holds 16 tablespoons. A teaspoon is roughly 4.8 g.
- How many cups is 100 grams of sour cream?
- About 0.435 cup, using 230 g per cup. Written the way recipes do, 250 g is about 1 1/8 cups and 500 g is about 2 1/8 cups.
- Is 1 cup of sour cream heavier than 1 cup of cream cheese?
- Yes. At the typical values on this site, 1 cup of sour cream is 230 g and 1 cup of cream cheese is 227 g, a difference of 3 g per cup.
- Can I substitute yogurt for sour cream?
- Usually yes, 1:1, though plain whole-milk yogurt is thinner and tangier. Greek yogurt is the closest in texture.