How Much Is 0.02 Cups of Sour Cream in Ounces?
0.02 cups of sour cream equals 0.16 oz. 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, 0.02 cups of all-purpose flour would be 0.09 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.02 cups of sour cream
- 1 cup of sour cream = 230g
- 0.02 × 230 = 4.6g
- Convert grams to ounces: 4.6 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.16 oz
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 (0.02 cups) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Sour Cream
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.02 cups | 0.16 oz | 0.17 oz | 0.19 oz |
| 0.25 cups | 2.03 oz | 2.14 oz | 2.44 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 2.68 oz | 2.83 oz | 3.22 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 4.06 oz | 4.29 oz | 4.87 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 6.08 oz | 6.43 oz | 7.31 oz |
| 1 cup | 8.11 oz | 8.57 oz | 9.74 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 12.17 oz | 12.86 oz | 14.62 oz |
| 2 cups | 16.23 oz | 17.15 oz | 19.49 oz |
| 3 cups | 24.34 oz | 25.72 oz | 29.23 oz |
| 4 cups | 32.45 oz | 34.29 oz | 38.97 oz |
| 5 cups | 40.57 oz | 42.86 oz | 48.72 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
The US cup (236.588 ml) is slightly smaller than the metric cup used in Australia and some other countries (250 ml). When following recipes from different countries, check which cup standard is being used.
What is an Ounce?
An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.