How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Sour Cream in Grams?
1 tablespoon of sour cream weighs 14.38 g. This is based on sour cream having a density of 230g per cup. Because tablespoons measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 1 tablespoon.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 tablespoon of sour cream
- 1 tablespoon of sour cream = 14.38g
- 1 × 14.38 = 14.38g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
For 1 tablespoon of sour cream, just remember: 14.38g. Double it for 2 tablespoons (28.75g), halve it for a half tablespoon (7.19g).
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 tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Sour Cream
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 14.38 g | 14.58 g | 19.44 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 28.75 g | 29.16 g | 38.89 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 43.13 g | 43.75 g | 58.33 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 57.50 g | 58.33 g | 77.77 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 71.88 g | 72.91 g | 97.21 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 86.25 g | 87.49 g | 116.66 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 115.00 g | 116.66 g | 155.54 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 143.75 g | 145.82 g | 194.43 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 172.50 g | 174.98 g | 233.31 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 230.00 g | 233.31 g | 311.08 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
Tablespoon sizes differ by country. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most countries. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, about 35% larger than US. An imperial tablespoon is 17.758 ml. If your recipe comes from Australia, the larger tablespoon size can make a real difference.
What is a Gram?
Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.