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How Much Is 3.94 Tablespoons of Sour Cream in Ounces?

3.94 tablespoons of sour cream weighs 2.00 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 3.94 tablespoons.

3.94 tablespoons of sour cream
=
2.00oz
Result using all tablespoon standards info
2.00 oz (US) 2.03 oz (Metric Tablespoon) 2.70 oz (Australian Tablespoon)
Try: 1 tablespoon = 0.51 oz 2 tablespoons = 1.01 oz 3 tablespoons = 1.52 oz 4 tablespoons = 2.03 oz
Compare: 3.94 tablespoons butter = 1.97 oz 3.94 tablespoons cheddar cheese (shredded) = 0.98 oz 3.94 tablespoons cottage cheese = 1.96 oz
Convert a different ingredient
3.94 tablespoons of sour cream is also
56.64 g (grams)
2.00

Formula and Step-by-Step

tablespoons × 14.38g/tbsp ÷ 28.3495g/oz = ounces
  1. Start with 3.94 tablespoons of sour cream
  2. 1 tablespoon of sour cream = 14.38g
  3. 3.94 × 14.38 = 56.64g
  4. Convert grams to ounces: 56.64 ÷ 28.3495 = 2.00 oz

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 (3.94 tablespoons) is highlighted.

1 tbsp0.51 oz2 tbsp1.01 oz3 tbsp1.52 oz3.94 tbsp2.00 oz4 tbsp2.03 oz5 tbsp2.54 oz6 tbsp3.04 oz8 tbsp4.06 oz

For reference, 3.94 tablespoons of sour cream (56.64g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).

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
3.94 tablespoons 2.00 oz 2.03 oz 2.70 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

Understanding the Units

What is a Tablespoon?

A tablespoon (tbsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 14.787 milliliters, 3 teaspoons, or 1/16 of a cup. It is commonly used for measuring smaller amounts of ingredients.

What is an Ounce?

An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 2.00 oz, 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), then divide by 28.3495 to convert grams to ounces. For 3.94 tablespoons: 3.94 × 14.38 = 56.64g, then 56.64 ÷ 28.3495 = 2.00 oz.
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: 2.00 oz × 28.3495 = 56.64g, then 56.64g ÷ 14.38 = 3.94 tablespoons. Or use the Ounces to Tablespoons converter.
person Written by Sean Day verified Reviewed by CookingConvert update Last updated Apr 3, 2026