How Much Is 1 Cup of Heavy Cream in Grams?
1 cup of heavy cream equals 238.00 g. Heavy cream has a density of 238g per cup (238g per cup), which means it's relatively heavy compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1 cup of all-purpose flour would be 125.16 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of heavy cream = 238g
- 1 × 238 = 238g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
For 1 cup of heavy cream, just remember: 238g. Double it for 2 cups (476g), halve it for a half cup (119g).
Measuring Tip
For liquids, place your measuring cup on a flat surface and read at eye level. The bottom of the meniscus (the curve at the surface) should align with the measurement line.
Heavy Cream at Different Amounts
How heavy cream scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1 cup) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 cup of heavy cream (238g) is close in weight to a cup of water (237g).
Other Amounts of Heavy Cream
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 59.50 g | 62.87 g | 71.46 g |
| 0.33 cups | 78.54 g | 82.99 g | 94.32 g |
| 0.5 cups | 119.00 g | 125.75 g | 142.91 g |
| 0.75 cups | 178.50 g | 188.62 g | 214.37 g |
| 1 cup | 238.00 g | 251.49 g | 285.83 g |
| 1.5 cups | 357.00 g | 377.24 g | 428.74 g |
| 2 cups | 476.00 g | 502.98 g | 571.65 g |
| 3 cups | 714.00 g | 754.48 g | 857.48 g |
| 4 cups | 952.00 g | 1,005.97 g | 1,143.31 g |
| 5 cups | 1,190.00 g | 1,257.46 g | 1,429.13 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
There are three cup standards used worldwide. The US cup (236.588 ml) is used in American recipes. The metric cup (250 ml) is standard in Australia, New Zealand, and some parts of Asia. The imperial cup (284.131 ml) appears in older British and Canadian recipes. A metric cup holds about 5.7% more than a US cup, while an imperial cup holds about 20% more. Using the wrong standard can noticeably affect a recipe.
What is a Gram?
A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.