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How Much Is 200 Grams of Sour Cream in Tablespoons?

200 grams of sour cream equals 13.91 tbsp. Sour cream has a density of 230g per cup. Because grams measure weight and tablespoons measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.

200 grams of sour cream
=
13.91tbsp
Result using all tablespoon standards info
13.91 tbsp (US) 13.72 tbsp (Metric Tablespoon) 10.29 tbsp (Australian Tablespoon)
13.91

Formula and Step-by-Step

grams ÷ 230g/cup × 16 = tablespoons
  1. Start with 200 grams of sour cream
  2. 1 cup of sour cream = 230g
  3. 200g ÷ 230g/cup = 0.87 cups × 16 = 13.91 tablespoons

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 spoon.

Sour Cream at Different Amounts

How sour cream scales across common grams measurements. Your amount (200 grams) is highlighted.

25 g1.74 tbsp50 g3.48 tbsp75 g5.22 tbsp100 g6.96 tbsp150 g10.43 tbsp200 g13.91 tbsp250 g17.39 tbsp500 g34.78 tbsp

Other Amounts of Sour Cream

Grams US Tablespoons Metric Tablespoon Australian Tablespoon
5 grams 0.35 tbsp 0.34 tbsp 0.26 tbsp
10 grams 0.70 tbsp 0.69 tbsp 0.51 tbsp
25 grams 1.74 tbsp 1.71 tbsp 1.29 tbsp
50 grams 3.48 tbsp 3.43 tbsp 2.57 tbsp
75 grams 5.22 tbsp 5.14 tbsp 3.86 tbsp
100 grams 6.96 tbsp 6.86 tbsp 5.14 tbsp
150 grams 10.43 tbsp 10.29 tbsp 7.71 tbsp
200 grams 13.91 tbsp 13.72 tbsp 10.29 tbsp
250 grams 17.39 tbsp 17.14 tbsp 12.86 tbsp
500 grams 34.78 tbsp 34.29 tbsp 25.72 tbsp

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 Tablespoon?

A tablespoon (tbsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 14.787 milliliters, 3 teaspoons, or 1/16 of a cup. It is commonly used for measuring smaller amounts of ingredients.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 13.91 tbsp, based on sour cream having a density of 230g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Divide the grams by 230 (grams per cup) to get cups, then multiply by 16 to get tablespoons. For 200 grams: 200 ÷ 230 = 0.87 cups × 16 = 13.91 tbsp.
For the most accurate results, weigh sour cream on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Fat content has a small effect on density. Higher-fat versions are slightly lighter per volume because fat is less dense than water. The difference is usually under 5%, so this conversion works well for standard varieties.
Reverse the conversion: 13.91 tbsp ÷ 16 = 0.869565 cups, then 0.869565 × 230g/cup = 200g. Or use the Tablespoons to Grams converter.