Convert Heavy Cream from Cup to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 cup of heavy cream?

1 cup of heavy cream (double cream) is 16.67 tablespoons. 2 cups of heavy cream is 33.33 tablespoons. 1/2 cup of heavy cream is 8.33 tablespoons. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of heavy cream is 4.17 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less. Use the US 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 heavy cream weighs about 14.4 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 14.2 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 19.2 grams.

Heavy cream is dairy cream with a fat content of around 36% or more, sold as 'heavy cream' in the US, 'double cream' in the UK, and 'thickened cream' in Australia. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 240 grams or 8.47 ounces. It whips into stiff peaks, pours into coffee, and stirs into sauces, ganaches, and ice creams.

Cream cartons are sold by volume in millilitres or fluid ounces, but bakes and sauces often call for grams, cups, or tablespoons. Converting between the four lets you measure once, without guessing how much is left in the carton.

Also known as

  • double cream
  • heavy whipping cream
  • thickened cream

Whipping cream is lighter than heavy cream, with around 30 to 35% fat instead of 36% and above. They are close in weight (238 g vs 240 g per cup), so swap 1:1; heavy cream holds stiff peaks longer and is the safer choice for piped decorations. See what 1 cup of whipping cream is in tablespoons.

Crème fraîche is cultured cream with a tang that heavy cream lacks, though both share a high fat content. They are close in weight (230 g vs 240 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in sauces and toppings; heavy cream is the one to reach for when you need to whip. See what 1 cup of crème fraîche is in tablespoons.

Sour cream is cultured cream, thicker and tangier than heavy cream though similar in weight (250 g vs 240 g per cup). To swap in sauces, stir 1 teaspoon of lemon juice into 1 cup of heavy cream to mimic the tang; heavy cream alone gives a milder, sweeter result. See what 1 cup of sour cream is in tablespoons.

Heavy cream is far richer than milk, with around 36% fat compared to 3 to 4% in whole milk. They are close in weight (240 g vs 258 g per cup), but mixing 3/4 cup of milk with 1/4 cup of melted butter gives a closer stand-in for heavy cream in cooked sauces. See what 1 cup of milk is in tablespoons.

Coconut cream is plant-based with around 24% fat, while heavy cream is dairy fat at 36%. They are close in weight (245 g vs 240 g per cup); swap 1:1 by volume for vegan whipped cream or ganache, with the trade-off of a coconut flavour. See what 1 cup of coconut cream is in tablespoons.

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16.67 Tablespoon

Common Heavy Cream Conversions

Here are the most common heavy cream conversions from cups to tablespoons.

CupsTablespoons
0.25 cups4.17 tbsp
0.5 cups8.33 tbsp
0.75 cups12.5 tbsp
1 cup16.67 tbsp
1.25 cups20.83 tbsp
1.5 cups25 tbsp
2 cups33.33 tbsp
2.5 cups41.67 tbsp
3 cups50 tbsp

Heavy Cream Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting heavy cream from Cup to Tablespoon and other measurements.

cuptbspgramsouncescup(US)tspmlfl oz
0.25 cup4.17 tbsp60 g2.12 oz0.26 cup (US)12.5 tsp62.5 ml2.11 fl oz
0.5 cup8.33 tbsp120 g4.24 oz0.52 cup (US)25 tsp125 ml4.23 fl oz
1 cup16.67 tbsp240 g8.47 oz1.04 cup (US)50 tsp250 ml8.45 fl oz
2 cup33.33 tbsp480 g16.94 oz2.08 cup (US)100 tsp500 ml16.91 fl oz

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of heavy cream in tablespoons?
1 cup of heavy cream is 16.67 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of heavy cream is 33.33 tablespoons and 0.5 cups is 8.33 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 heavy cream converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 cups of heavy cream?
1.5 cups of heavy cream is 25 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of heavy cream is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 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 cups of heavy cream in tablespoons?
2 cups of heavy cream is 33.33 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of heavy cream is 16.67 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 cups of heavy cream is 16.67 tablespoons?
16.67 tablespoons of heavy cream is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 cup of double cream in tablespoons?
Double cream is another name for heavy cream, so 1 cup of double cream is 16.67 tablespoons, exactly the same as heavy cream. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons and 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are heavy cream and double cream the same thing?
Yes. Double cream is another name for heavy cream, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 cup of heavy cream is 16.67 tablespoons under either name, and 2 cups is 33.33 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 heavy cream in tablespoons?
1/2 cup of heavy cream is 8.33 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of heavy cream is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 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 heavy cream in tablespoons?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of heavy cream is 4.17 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of heavy cream is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 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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