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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.

48 tablespoons of sour cream
=
24.34oz
Result using all tablespoon standards info
24.34 oz (US) 24.69 oz (Metric Tablespoon) 32.92 oz (Australian Tablespoon)
48 tablespoons of sour cream is also
24.34

Formula and Step-by-Step

tablespoons × 14.38g/tbsp ÷ 28.3495g/oz = ounces
  1. Start with 48 tablespoons of sour cream
  2. 1 tablespoon of sour cream = 14.38g
  3. 48 × 14.38 = 690g
  4. 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.

4 tbsp2.03 oz5 tbsp2.54 oz6 tbsp3.04 oz8 tbsp4.06 oz10 tbsp5.07 oz12 tbsp6.08 oz16 tbsp8.11 oz48 tbsp24.34 oz

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 24.34 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 48 tablespoons: 48 × 14.38 = 690g, then 690 ÷ 28.3495 = 24.34 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: 24.34 oz × 28.3495 = 690g, then 690g ÷ 14.38 = 48 tablespoons. Or use the Ounces to Tablespoons converter.