How Much Is 12.17 Ounces of Sour Cream in Cups?
12.17 ounces of sour cream equals 1.50 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 12.17 ounces of sour cream
- Convert ounces to grams: 12.17 × 28.35 = 345.01g
- 1 cup of sour cream = 230g
- 345.01g ÷ 230g/cup = 1.5 cups
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 ounces measurements. Your amount (12.17 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Sour Cream
| Ounces | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 0.12 cups | 0.12 cups | 0.10 cups |
| 2 ounces | 0.25 cups | 0.23 cups | 0.21 cups |
| 3 ounces | 0.37 cups | 0.35 cups | 0.31 cups |
| 4 ounces | 0.49 cups | 0.47 cups | 0.41 cups |
| 5 ounces | 0.62 cups | 0.58 cups | 0.51 cups |
| 6 ounces | 0.74 cups | 0.70 cups | 0.62 cups |
| 8 ounces | 0.99 cups | 0.93 cups | 0.82 cups |
| 10 ounces | 1.23 cups | 1.17 cups | 1.03 cups |
| 12 ounces | 1.48 cups | 1.40 cups | 1.23 cups |
| 12.17 ounces | 1.50 cups | 1.42 cups | 1.25 cups |
| 16 ounces | 1.97 cups | 1.87 cups | 1.64 cups |
Understanding the Units
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.
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.