Convert Crème Fraîche from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of crème fraîche?

1 US cup of crème fraîche (crème fraîche) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of crème fraîche is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of crème fraîche is 8 tablespoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of crème fraîche is 4 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric cup converter →
  • 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 →
  • A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
  • One metric tablespoon of crème fraîche weighs about 13.8 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 13.6 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 18.4 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Crème fraîche is thick cultured cream with a rich, tangy flavour and a fat content of around 30%. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 230 grams or 8.11 ounces. It is used in sauces, soups, and tarts, and holds together when heated without splitting like regular cream.

Tubs of crème fraîche are sold by weight, but recipes often call for cups or tablespoons. Converting between the two stops you reaching for a second tub mid-recipe or wasting the end of one.

Also known as

  • crème fraîche
  • creme fraiche

Sour cream is thinner and lighter than crème fraîche, with lower fat and a similar tang. They are close in weight (250 g vs 230 g per cup), so swap 1:1 by volume in dips and dressings; for cooked sauces, crème fraîche holds together better under heat while sour cream can split. See what 1 US cup of sour cream is in tablespoons.

Cream cheese is a soft fresh cheese with the same weight as crème fraîche (230 g per cup each) but a denser, spreadable texture and a milder tang. Swap 1:1 by volume in cold dips and toppings; for cooked sauces, crème fraîche is the safer choice as cream cheese can turn grainy under heat. See what 1 US cup of cream cheese is in tablespoons.

Greek yoghurt has a similar thick, spoonable texture to crème fraîche but much less fat and a sharper tang. They are close in weight (260 g vs 230 g per cup) and swap 1:1 in cold dips and dressings; for cooked sauces, crème fraîche is more stable under heat. See what 1 US cup of greek yoghurt is in tablespoons.

Heavy cream is uncultured, so it lacks the tang of crème fraîche though both share a high fat content. They are close in weight (240 g vs 230 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in sauces and toppings; heavy cream is the one you can whip, while crème fraîche holds together better in cooked sauces. See what 1 US cup of heavy cream is in tablespoons.

Whipping cream is lighter than crème fraîche, with around 30 to 35% fat and no tang. They are close in weight (238 g vs 230 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in sauces and toppings; whipping cream is the one to reach for when a recipe asks for whipped cream. See what 1 US cup of whipping cream is in tablespoons.

Mascarpone is a rich Italian cream cheese, denser and heavier than crème fraîche (240 g vs 230 g per cup) with a sweeter, milder flavour. Swap 1:1 by volume in desserts and creamy fillings; crème fraîche brings a sharper tang while mascarpone stays smooth and sweet. See what 1 US cup of mascarpone is in tablespoons.

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Common Crème Fraîche Conversions

Here are the most common crème fraîche conversions from cups (US) to tablespoons.

Cups (US)Tablespoons
0.25 cups (US)4 tbsp
0.5 cups (US)8 tbsp
0.75 cups (US)12 tbsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp
1.25 cups (US)20 tbsp
1.5 cups (US)24 tbsp
2 cups (US)32 tbsp
2.5 cups (US)40 tbsp
3 cups (US)48 tbsp

Crème Fraîche Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting crème fraîche from Cup (US) to Tablespoon and other measurements.

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup55.2 g1.95 oz12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup110.4 g3.89 oz24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup220.8 g7.79 oz48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup441.6 g15.57 oz96 tsp

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the cups (US) to tablespoons volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of crème fraîche in tablespoons?
1 US cup of crème fraîche is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of crème fraîche is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the crème fraîche converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of crème fraîche?
1.5 US cups of crème fraîche is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of crème fraîche is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 US cups of crème fraîche in tablespoons?
2 US cups of crème fraîche is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of crème fraîche is 16 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many US cups of crème fraîche is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of crème fraîche is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Are crème fraîche and crème fraîche the same thing?
Yes. Crème fraîche is another name for crème fraîche, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of crème fraîche is 16 tablespoons under either name, and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup (US) crème fraîche in tablespoons?
1/2 US cup of crème fraîche is 8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of crème fraîche is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 cup (US) crème fraîche in tablespoons?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of crème fraîche is 4 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of crème fraîche is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

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