How Much Is 1 Teaspoon of Sour Cream in Grams?
1 teaspoon of sour cream weighs 4.79 g. This is based on sour cream having a density of 230g per cup. Because teaspoons measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 1 teaspoon.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 teaspoon of sour cream
- 1 teaspoon of sour cream = 4.79g
- 1 × 4.79 = 4.79g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
For 1 teaspoon of sour cream, just remember: 4.79g. Double it for 2 teaspoons (9.58g), halve it for a half teaspoon (2.40g).
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 teaspoons measurements. Your amount (1 teaspoon) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Sour Cream
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 1.20 g | 1.22 g | 1.44 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 2.40 g | 2.43 g | 2.88 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.79 g | 4.86 g | 5.75 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 7.19 g | 7.29 g | 8.63 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 9.58 g | 9.72 g | 11.51 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 14.38 g | 14.58 g | 17.26 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 19.17 g | 19.44 g | 23.02 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 23.96 g | 24.30 g | 28.77 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 28.75 g | 29.16 g | 34.52 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 38.33 g | 38.89 g | 46.03 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
A US teaspoon is 4.929 ml, a metric teaspoon is exactly 5 ml, and an imperial teaspoon is 5.919 ml. The metric and US versions are nearly identical (1.4% difference), but the imperial teaspoon is 20% larger. For most spices the difference is negligible, but for leaveners like baking powder it can affect the result.
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.