How Much Is 2.17 Cups of Sour Cream in Grams?
2.17 cups of sour cream equals 499.10 g. Sour cream has a density of 230g per cup (230g per cup), which means it's relatively heavy compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 2.17 cups of all-purpose flour would be 271.60 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2.17 cups of sour cream
- 1 cup of sour cream = 230g
- 2.17 × 230 = 499.1g
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 (2.17 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 2.17 cups of sour cream (499.1g) is close in weight to a bottle of water (500 ml) (510g).
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 |
| 2.17 cups | 499.10 g | 527.39 g | 599.40 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?
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?
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.