How Much Is 48 Tablespoons of Sour Cream in Ounces?
Converting 48 tablespoons of sour cream to ounces gives 24.34 oz. One tablespoon of sour cream weighs 14.38g, so 48 tablespoons is 48 × 14.38 = 690g (24.34 oz). This conversion is specific to sour cream because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 48 tablespoons of sour cream
- 1 tablespoon of sour cream = 14.38g
- 48 × 14.38 = 690g
- Convert grams to ounces: 690 ÷ 28.3495 = 24.34 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 (48 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 48 tablespoons of sour cream (690g) is close in weight to a basketball (624g).
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 |
| 48 tablespoons | 24.34 oz | 24.69 oz | 32.92 oz |
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 an Ounce?
Weight ounces and fluid ounces are different measurements. A fluid ounce measures volume (29.574 ml), while an ounce measures weight (28.35g). They only align for water, where 1 fl oz weighs approximately 1 oz.