How Much Is 2 Teaspoons of Heavy Cream in Ounces?
2 teaspoons of heavy cream weighs 0.35 oz. This is based on heavy cream having a density of 238g per cup. Because teaspoons measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 2 teaspoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2 teaspoons of heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon of heavy cream = 4.96g
- 2 × 4.96 = 9.92g
- Convert grams to ounces: 9.92 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.35 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For liquids, place your measuring spoon on a flat surface and read at eye level. The bottom of the meniscus (the curve at the surface) should align with the measurement line.
Heavy Cream at Different Amounts
How heavy cream scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (2 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 2 teaspoons of heavy cream (9.92g) is close in weight to a AAA battery (11.5g).
Other Amounts of Heavy Cream
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.04 oz | 0.04 oz | 0.05 oz |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 0.09 oz | 0.09 oz | 0.11 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 0.17 oz | 0.18 oz | 0.21 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.26 oz | 0.27 oz | 0.32 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.35 oz | 0.35 oz | 0.42 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.52 oz | 0.53 oz | 0.63 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.70 oz | 0.71 oz | 0.84 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.87 oz | 0.89 oz | 1.05 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 1.05 oz | 1.06 oz | 1.26 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 1.40 oz | 1.42 oz | 1.68 oz |
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 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.