Convert Buttermilk from Cup
How much is 1 cup of buttermilk?
1 cup of buttermilk (cultured buttermilk) is 255 grams, about 8.99 ounces. 0.5 cups of buttermilk is 127.5 grams and 2 cups is 510 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.
- These figures use the metric cup (250 ml), so 1 cup is 255 g. A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml and holds about 245 g.
- Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
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Related Buttermilk Ingredients
Milk is thinner and less acidic than buttermilk. To substitute, stir 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar into 1 cup of milk, then let it sit for a few minutes until it curdles slightly. See milk in cups.
Lemon juice stirred into regular milk makes a quick buttermilk substitute. Use 1 tablespoon of lemon juice per 1 cup of milk, stir, and let it curdle for a few minutes before using. See lemon juice in cups.
Plain yoghurt is thicker than buttermilk but shares the tang and acidity. To use yoghurt in place of buttermilk, stir 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk into 1 cup of yoghurt to match the pourable texture. See plain yoghurt in cups.
Sour cream is thick and spoonable, while buttermilk is thin and pourable. To use sour cream in place of buttermilk, thin it with milk in a 3:1 ratio until pourable; the tang and acidity stay close. See sour cream in cups.
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Common Buttermilk Conversions
Here are the most common buttermilk conversions from cups to grams.
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 63.75 g |
| 0.5 cups | 127.5 g |
| 0.75 cups | 191.25 g |
| 1 cup | 255 g |
| 1.25 cups | 318.75 g |
| 1.5 cups | 382.5 g |
| 2 cups | 510 g |
| 2.5 cups | 637.5 g |
| 3 cups | 765 g |
Buttermilk Conversion Chart
The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting buttermilk from Cup to other measurements.
| cup | grams | ounces | lb | kg | cup(US) | tbsp | tsp | ml | fl oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cup | 63.75 g | 2.25 oz | 0.14 lb | 0.06 kg | 0.26 cup (US) | 4.17 tbsp | 12.5 tsp | 62.5 ml | 2.11 fl oz |
| 0.5 cup | 127.5 g | 4.5 oz | 0.28 lb | 0.13 kg | 0.52 cup (US) | 8.33 tbsp | 25 tsp | 125 ml | 4.23 fl oz |
| 1 cup | 255 g | 8.99 oz | 0.56 lb | 0.26 kg | 1.04 cup (US) | 16.67 tbsp | 50 tsp | 250 ml | 8.45 fl oz |
| 2 cup | 510 g | 17.98 oz | 1.12 lb | 0.51 kg | 2.08 cup (US) | 33.33 tbsp | 100 tsp | 500 ml | 16.91 fl oz |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is 1 cup of buttermilk?
- 1 cup of buttermilk is 255 grams, or 8.99 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups of buttermilk is 127.5 grams and 2 cups is 510 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the buttermilk converter
- How much is 1 cup of buttermilk in grams?
- 1 cup of buttermilk is 255 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 cups is 127.5 grams and 2 cups is 510 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 cup buttermilk in grams
- How much is 1 cup of buttermilk in ounces?
- 1 cup of buttermilk is 8.99 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups is 4.5 ounces and 2 cups is 17.98 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance.
- How do cups and tablespoons compare as units?
- Cups and tablespoons are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Cups to tablespoons
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