How Much Is 5 Cups of Whipped Cream in Ounces?
5 cups of whipped cream equals 10.58 oz. Whipped cream has a density of 60g per cup (60g per cup), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 5 cups of honey would be 59.97 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 cups of whipped cream
- 1 cup of whipped cream = 60g
- 5 × 60 = 300g
- Convert grams to ounces: 300 ÷ 28.3495 = 10.58 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
If your recipe gives whipped cream in grams, weigh it directly. Volume measurements are unreliable because the amount of air varies every time.
Whipped Cream at Different Amounts
How whipped cream scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (5 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 cups of whipped cream (300g) is close in weight to a can of soup (305g).
Other Amounts of Whipped Cream
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 0.53 oz | 0.56 oz | 0.64 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 0.70 oz | 0.74 oz | 0.84 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 1.06 oz | 1.12 oz | 1.27 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 1.59 oz | 1.68 oz | 1.91 oz |
| 1 cup | 2.12 oz | 2.24 oz | 2.54 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 3.17 oz | 3.35 oz | 3.81 oz |
| 2 cups | 4.23 oz | 4.47 oz | 5.08 oz |
| 3 cups | 6.35 oz | 6.71 oz | 7.63 oz |
| 4 cups | 8.47 oz | 8.95 oz | 10.17 oz |
| 5 cups | 10.58 oz | 11.18 oz | 12.71 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?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.