Convert Heavy Cream from Fluid Ounces to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 fluid ounce of heavy cream?

1 fluid ounce of heavy cream (double cream) is 0.12 US cups. 2 fluid ounces of heavy cream is 0.25 US cups. 1/2 fluid ounce of heavy cream is 0.06 US cups. 1/4 fluid ounce (0.25 fluid ounce) of heavy cream is 0.03 US cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

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 fluid ounce of whipping cream is in US cups.

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 our Crème Fraîche converter.

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 our Sour Cream converter.

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 fluid ounce of milk is in US cups.

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 fluid ounce of coconut cream is in US cups.

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0.12 Cup (US)

Common Heavy Cream Conversions

Here are the most common heavy cream conversions from fluid Ounces to cups (US).

Fluid OuncesCups (US)
1 fl oz0.12 cups (US)
2 fl oz0.25 cups (US)
4 fl oz0.49 cups (US)
6 fl oz0.74 cups (US)
8 fl oz0.99 cups (US)
12 fl oz1.48 cups (US)
16 fl oz1.97 cups (US)

Heavy Cream Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting heavy cream from Fluid Ounces to Cup (US) and other measurements.

fl ozcup(US)cupgramsouncestbsptspml
1 fl oz0.12 cup (US)0.12 cup28.39 g1 oz1.97 tbsp5.91 tsp29.57 ml
2 fl oz0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup56.78 g2 oz3.94 tbsp11.83 tsp59.14 ml
4 fl oz0.49 cup (US)0.47 cup113.56 g4.01 oz7.89 tbsp23.66 tsp118.29 ml
6 fl oz0.74 cup (US)0.71 cup170.33 g6.01 oz11.83 tbsp35.49 tsp177.43 ml
8 fl oz0.99 cup (US)0.95 cup227.11 g8.02 oz15.77 tbsp47.31 tsp236.57 ml
12 fl oz1.48 cup (US)1.42 cup340.67 g12.02 oz23.66 tbsp70.97 tsp354.86 ml
16 fl oz1.97 cup (US)1.89 cup454.22 g16.03 oz31.54 tbsp94.63 tsp473.15 ml

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many US cups is 1 fluid ounce of heavy cream?
1 fluid ounce of heavy cream is 0.12 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 fluid ounces of heavy cream is 0.25 US cups and 0.5 fluid ounces is 0.06 US cups. 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 US cups is 1.5 fluid ounces of heavy cream?
1.5 fluid ounces of heavy cream is 0.18 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 fluid ounce of heavy cream is 0.12 US cups and 2 fluid ounces is 0.25 US cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many US cups is 2 fluid ounces of heavy cream?
2 fluid ounces of heavy cream is 0.25 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 fluid ounce of heavy cream is 0.12 US cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact US cups reading.
How many fluid ounces of heavy cream is 0.12 US cups?
0.12 US cups of heavy cream is 0.97 fluid ounces. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and fluid ounces without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists fluid ounces but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
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 fluid ounce of heavy cream is 0.12 US cups under either name, and 2 fluid ounces is 0.25 US cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 fl oz heavy cream in US cups?
1/2 fluid ounce of heavy cream is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 fluid ounce of heavy cream is 0.12 US cups and 2 fluid ounces is 0.25 US cups. 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 fl oz heavy cream in US cups?
1/4 fluid ounce (0.25 fluid ounce) of heavy cream is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 fluid ounce of heavy cream is 0.12 US cups and 2 fluid ounces is 0.25 US cups. 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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