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How Much Is 20.87 Teaspoons of Sour Cream in Grams?

20.87 teaspoons of sour cream weighs 100.00 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 20.87 teaspoons.

20.87 teaspoons of sour cream
=
100.00g
Result using all teaspoon standards info
100.00 g (US) 101.44 g (Metric Teaspoon) 120.09 g (Imperial Teaspoon)
20.87 teaspoons of sour cream is also
100.00

Formula and Step-by-Step

teaspoons × 4.79g/tsp = grams
  1. Start with 20.87 teaspoons of sour cream
  2. 1 teaspoon of sour cream = 4.79g
  3. 20.87 × 4.79 = 100.00g

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Thickness varies between brands. Full-fat, low-fat, and non-fat versions can have slightly different weights per measuring spoon.

Sour Cream at Different Amounts

How sour cream scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (20.87 teaspoons) is highlighted.

1.5 tsp7.19 g2 tsp9.58 g3 tsp14.38 g4 tsp19.17 g5 tsp23.96 g6 tsp28.75 g8 tsp38.33 g20.87 tsp100.00 g

For reference, 20.87 teaspoons of sour cream (100.00g) is close in weight to a computer mouse (100g).

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
20.87 teaspoons 100.00 g 101.44 g 120.09 g

Understanding the Units

What is a Teaspoon?

A teaspoon (tsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 4.929 milliliters or 1/3 of a tablespoon. It is the standard measure for spices, leaveners, extracts, and other small-quantity ingredients.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 100.00 g, 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 teaspoons by 4.79 (grams per teaspoon for sour cream). For 20.87 teaspoons: 20.87 × 4.79 = 100.00 g.
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: 100.00 g ÷ 4.79 = 20.87 teaspoons. Or use the Grams to Teaspoons converter.