How Much Is 1 Cup of Whipped Cream in Grams?
1 cup of whipped cream weighs 60.00 g. This is based on whipped cream having a density of 60g 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 1 cup.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 cup of whipped cream
- 1 cup of whipped cream = 60g
- 1 × 60 = 60g
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 whipped cream, just remember: 60g. Double it for 2 cups (120g), halve it for a half cup (30g).
Measuring Tip
Whipped cream is extremely light at only 60g per cup because it is mostly air. The weight depends heavily on how stiffly it is whipped.
Whipped Cream at Different Amounts
How whipped cream scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1 cup) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 cup of whipped cream (60g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
Other Amounts of Whipped Cream
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 15.00 g | 15.85 g | 18.01 g |
| 0.33 cups | 19.80 g | 20.92 g | 23.78 g |
| 0.5 cups | 30.00 g | 31.70 g | 36.03 g |
| 0.75 cups | 45.00 g | 47.55 g | 54.04 g |
| 1 cup | 60.00 g | 63.40 g | 72.06 g |
| 1.5 cups | 90.00 g | 95.10 g | 108.09 g |
| 2 cups | 120.00 g | 126.80 g | 144.11 g |
| 3 cups | 180.00 g | 190.20 g | 216.17 g |
| 4 cups | 240.00 g | 253.61 g | 288.23 g |
| 5 cups | 300.00 g | 317.01 g | 360.29 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.