How Much Is 9 Teaspoons of Sour Cream in Ounces?
9 teaspoons of sour cream equals 1.52 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, 9 teaspoons of honey would be 2.25 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 9 teaspoons of sour cream
- 1 teaspoon of sour cream = 4.79g
- 9 × 4.79 = 43.13g
- Convert grams to ounces: 43.13 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.52 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For the most consistent results, weigh sour cream on a kitchen scale rather than measuring by volume.
Sour Cream at Different Amounts
How sour cream scales across common teaspoons measurements. Your amount (9 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 9 teaspoons of sour cream (43.13g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
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 |
| 9 teaspoons | 1.52 oz | 1.54 oz | 1.83 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
One teaspoon holds about 5 milliliters. There are 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon and 48 teaspoons in a cup. Teaspoon accuracy matters most with leaveners like baking powder and baking soda, where small differences affect rise and texture.
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.