How Much Is 24 Tablespoons of Sour Cream in Ounces?
24 tablespoons of sour cream weighs 12.17 oz. This is based on sour cream having a density of 230g per cup. Because tablespoons measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 24 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 24 tablespoons of sour cream
- 1 tablespoon of sour cream = 14.38g
- 24 × 14.38 = 345g
- Convert grams to ounces: 345 ÷ 28.3495 = 12.17 oz
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 (24 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 24 tablespoons of sour cream (345g) is close in weight to a can of soda (355g).
Other Amounts of Sour Cream
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.51 oz | 0.51 oz | 0.69 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 1.01 oz | 1.03 oz | 1.37 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.52 oz | 1.54 oz | 2.06 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 2.03 oz | 2.06 oz | 2.74 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.54 oz | 2.57 oz | 3.43 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 3.04 oz | 3.09 oz | 4.11 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 4.06 oz | 4.11 oz | 5.49 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 5.07 oz | 5.14 oz | 6.86 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 6.08 oz | 6.17 oz | 8.23 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 8.11 oz | 8.23 oz | 10.97 oz |
| 24 tablespoons | 12.17 oz | 12.34 oz | 16.46 oz |
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 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.