How Much Is 1.5 Cups of Sour Cream in Ounces?
1.5 cups of sour cream equals 12.17 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, 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour would be 6.62 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.5 cups of sour cream
- 1 cup of sour cream = 230g
- 1.5 × 230 = 345g
- Convert grams to ounces: 345 ÷ 28.3495 = 12.17 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For the most consistent results, weigh sour cream on a kitchen scale rather than measuring by volume.
Sour Cream at Different Amounts
How sour cream scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1.5 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.5 cups of sour cream (345g) is close in weight to a can of soda (355g).
Other Amounts of Sour Cream
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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?
In US cooking, a cup measures volume, not weight. One standard US cup holds 236.588 ml of liquid. Because different ingredients have different densities, a cup of one ingredient can weigh very differently from a cup of another.
What is an Ounce?
Weight ounces and fluid ounces are different measurements. A fluid ounce measures volume (29.574 ml), while an ounce measures weight (28.35g). They only align for water, where 1 fl oz weighs approximately 1 oz.