How Much Is 1 Cup of Sour Cream in Grams?
Converting 1 cup of sour cream to grams gives 230.00 g. One cup of sour cream weighs 230g. This conversion is specific to sour cream because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 cup of sour cream
- 1 cup of sour cream = 230g
- 1 × 230 = 230g
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 sour cream, just remember: 230g. Double it for 2 cups (460g), halve it for a half cup (115g).
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 (1 cup) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 cup of sour cream (230g) is close in weight to a cup of water (237g).
Other Amounts of Sour Cream
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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?
Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.