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How Much Is 3.48 Tablespoons of Sour Cream in Grams?

3.48 tablespoons of sour cream equals 50.03 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, 3.48 tablespoons of honey would be 73.95 g.

3.48 tablespoons of sour cream
=
50.03g
Result using all tablespoon standards info
50.03 g (US) 50.75 g (Metric Tablespoon) 67.66 g (Australian Tablespoon)
3.48 tablespoons of sour cream is also
50.03

Formula and Step-by-Step

tablespoons × 14.38g/tbsp = grams
  1. Start with 3.48 tablespoons of sour cream
  2. 1 tablespoon of sour cream = 14.38g
  3. 3.48 × 14.38 = 50.03g

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

For the most consistent results, weigh sour cream on a kitchen scale rather than measuring by volume.

Sour Cream at Different Amounts

How sour cream scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (3.48 tablespoons) is highlighted.

1 tbsp14.38 g2 tbsp28.75 g3 tbsp43.13 g3.48 tbsp50.03 g4 tbsp57.5 g5 tbsp71.88 g6 tbsp86.25 g8 tbsp115 g

For reference, 3.48 tablespoons of sour cream (50.03g) is close in weight to a large egg (no shell) (50g).

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
3.48 tablespoons 50.03 g 50.75 g 67.66 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?

A tablespoon is roughly the volume of a large soup spoon. In precise terms, 1 US tablespoon equals 14.787 ml, which is very close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most of the world. Three teaspoons make one tablespoon.

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 50.03 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 3.48 tablespoons: 3.48 × 14.38 = 50.03 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: 50.03 g ÷ 14.38 = 3.48 tablespoons. Or use the Grams to Tablespoons converter.