How Much Is 690 Grams of Sour Cream in Cups?
690 grams of sour cream equals 3.00 cups. Sour cream has a density of 230g per cup. A lighter ingredient like flour (125g/cup) would fill more volume at the same weight, which is why ingredient-specific conversions matter.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 690 grams of sour cream
- 1 cup of sour cream = 230g
- 690g ÷ 230g/cup = 3 cups
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 grams measurements. Your amount (690 grams) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Sour Cream
| Grams | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 grams | 0.02 cups | 0.02 cups | 0.02 cups |
| 10 grams | 0.04 cups | 0.04 cups | 0.04 cups |
| 25 grams | 0.11 cups | 0.10 cups | 0.09 cups |
| 50 grams | 0.22 cups | 0.21 cups | 0.18 cups |
| 75 grams | 0.33 cups | 0.31 cups | 0.27 cups |
| 100 grams | 0.43 cups | 0.41 cups | 0.36 cups |
| 150 grams | 0.65 cups | 0.62 cups | 0.54 cups |
| 200 grams | 0.87 cups | 0.82 cups | 0.72 cups |
| 250 grams | 1.09 cups | 1.03 cups | 0.91 cups |
| 500 grams | 2.17 cups | 2.06 cups | 1.81 cups |
| 690 grams | 3.00 cups | 2.84 cups | 2.50 cups |
Understanding the Units
What is a Gram?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.
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.