How Much Is 4 Teaspoons of Sour Cream in Ounces?
4 teaspoons of sour cream equals 0.68 oz. Sour cream has a density of 230g per cup (4.79g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 4 teaspoons of honey would be 1.00 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 4 teaspoons of sour cream
- 1 teaspoon of sour cream = 4.79g
- 4 × 4.79 = 19.17g
- Convert grams to ounces: 19.17 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.68 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 teaspoons measurements. Your amount (4 teaspoons) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Sour Cream
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.04 oz | 0.04 oz | 0.05 oz |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 0.08 oz | 0.09 oz | 0.10 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 0.17 oz | 0.17 oz | 0.20 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.25 oz | 0.26 oz | 0.30 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.34 oz | 0.34 oz | 0.41 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.51 oz | 0.51 oz | 0.61 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.68 oz | 0.69 oz | 0.81 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.85 oz | 0.86 oz | 1.01 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 1.01 oz | 1.03 oz | 1.22 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 1.35 oz | 1.37 oz | 1.62 oz |
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 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.