How Much Is 4 Cups of Sour Cream in Ounces?
4 cups of sour cream weighs 32.45 oz. This is based on sour cream having a density of 230g per cup. Because cups measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 4 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 4 cups of sour cream
- 1 cup of sour cream = 230g
- 4 × 230 = 920g
- Convert grams to ounces: 920 ÷ 28.3495 = 32.45 oz
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 (4 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 4 cups of sour cream (920g) is close in weight to a 2 lb bag of sugar (907g).
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?
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 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.