How Much Is 0.17 Cups of Sour Cream in Grams?
0.17 cups of sour cream weighs 39.10 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 0.17 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.17 cups of sour cream
- 1 cup of sour cream = 230g
- 0.17 × 230 = 39.1g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Thickness varies between brands. Full-fat, low-fat, and non-fat versions can have slightly different weights per measuring cup.
Sour Cream at Different Amounts
How sour cream scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.17 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.17 cups of sour cream (39.1g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
Other Amounts of Sour Cream
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.17 cups | 39.10 g | 41.32 g | 46.96 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?
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.