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How Much Is 3 Tablespoons of Sour Cream in Grams?

3 tablespoons of sour cream equals 43.13 g. Sour cream has a density of 230g per cup (14.38g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 3 tablespoons of honey would be 63.75 g.

3 tablespoons of sour cream
=
43.13g
Result using all tablespoon standards info
43.13 g (US) 43.75 g (Metric Tablespoon) 58.33 g (Australian Tablespoon)
Try: 1 tablespoon = 14.38 g 2 tablespoons = 28.75 g 4 tablespoons = 57.5 g 5 tablespoons = 71.88 g
Compare: 3 tablespoons butter = 42.56 g 3 tablespoons cheddar cheese (shredded) = 21.19 g 3 tablespoons cottage cheese = 42.38 g
Convert a different ingredient
3 tablespoons of sour cream is also
1.52 oz (ounces)
43.13

Formula and Step-by-Step

tablespoons × 14.38g/tbsp = grams
  1. Start with 3 tablespoons of sour cream
  2. 1 tablespoon of sour cream = 14.38g
  3. 3 × 14.38 = 43.13g

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 spoon without pressing down too firmly.

Sour Cream at Different Amounts

How sour cream scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (3 tablespoons) is highlighted.

1 tbsp14.38 g2 tbsp28.75 g3 tbsp43.13 g4 tbsp57.5 g5 tbsp71.88 g6 tbsp86.25 g8 tbsp115 g10 tbsp143.75 g

For reference, 3 tablespoons of sour cream (43.13g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 43.13 g, 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.
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 14.38 (grams per tablespoon for sour cream). For 3 tablespoons: 3 × 14.38 = 43.13 g.
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: 43.13 g ÷ 14.38 = 3 tablespoons. Or use the Grams to Tablespoons converter.
person Written by Sean Day verified Reviewed by CookingConvert update Last updated Apr 3, 2026