How Much Is 0.08 Cups of Sour Cream in Grams?
0.08 cups of sour cream weighs 18.40 g. This is based on sour cream having a density of 230g per cup. Because cups measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 0.08 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.08 cups of sour cream
- 1 cup of sour cream = 230g
- 0.08 × 230 = 18.4g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Sour cream weighs 230g per cup. Spoon it into the measuring cup without pressing down too firmly.
Sour Cream at Different Amounts
How sour cream scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.08 cups) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Sour Cream
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 cups | 18.40 g | 19.44 g | 22.10 g |
| 0.25 cups | 57.50 g | 60.76 g | 69.05 g |
| 0.33 cups | 75.90 g | 80.20 g | 91.15 g |
| 0.5 cups | 115.00 g | 121.52 g | 138.11 g |
| 0.75 cups | 172.50 g | 182.28 g | 207.16 g |
| 1 cup | 230.00 g | 243.04 g | 276.22 g |
| 1.5 cups | 345.00 g | 364.56 g | 414.33 g |
| 2 cups | 460.00 g | 486.08 g | 552.44 g |
| 3 cups | 690.00 g | 729.12 g | 828.66 g |
| 4 cups | 920.00 g | 972.15 g | 1,104.88 g |
| 5 cups | 1,150.00 g | 1,215.19 g | 1,381.10 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
A cup is a US customary unit of volume equal to 236.588 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces. It is the most common volume measurement in American recipes. One cup can be divided into 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
What is a Gram?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.