Convert Heavy Cream from Millilitres to Cup

How many cups is 100 millilitres of heavy cream?

100 millilitres of heavy cream (double cream) is 0.4 cups. 50 millilitres of heavy cream is 0.2 cups. 150 millilitres of heavy cream is 0.6 cups. 200 millilitres of heavy cream is 0.8 cups. 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 →

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 100 millilitres of whipping cream is in 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 250 millilitres of milk is in 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 100 millilitres of coconut cream is in cups.

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Heavy Cream Measurement Converter

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0.4 Cup

Common Heavy Cream Conversions

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

MillilitresCups
50 ml0.2 cups
100 ml0.4 cups
150 ml0.6 cups
200 ml0.8 cups
250 ml1 cup
300 ml1.2 cups
400 ml1.6 cups
500 ml2 cups

Heavy Cream Conversion Chart

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

mlcupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptspfl oz
50 ml0.2 cup48 g1.69 oz0.21 cup (US)3.33 tbsp10 tsp1.69 fl oz
100 ml0.4 cup96 g3.39 oz0.42 cup (US)6.67 tbsp20 tsp3.38 fl oz
150 ml0.6 cup144 g5.08 oz0.63 cup (US)10 tbsp30 tsp5.07 fl oz
200 ml0.8 cup192 g6.78 oz0.83 cup (US)13.33 tbsp40 tsp6.76 fl oz
250 ml1 cup240 g8.47 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp8.45 fl oz
300 ml1.2 cup288 g10.16 oz1.25 cup (US)20 tbsp60 tsp10.14 fl oz
400 ml1.6 cup384 g13.55 oz1.67 cup (US)26.67 tbsp80 tsp13.53 fl oz
500 ml2 cup480 g16.94 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp16.91 fl oz

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 100 millilitres of heavy cream in cups?
100 millilitres of heavy cream is 0.4 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 200 millilitres of heavy cream is 0.8 cups and 50 millilitres is 0.2 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 cups is 150 millilitres of heavy cream?
150 millilitres of heavy cream is 0.6 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 100 millilitres of heavy cream is 0.4 cups and 200 millilitres is 0.8 cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 200 millilitres of heavy cream in cups?
200 millilitres of heavy cream is 0.8 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 100 millilitres of heavy cream is 0.4 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 cups reading.
How many millilitres of heavy cream is 0.4 cups?
0.4 cups of heavy cream is 100 millilitres. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and millilitres without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists millilitres but you would rather weigh or measure in cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 100 millilitres of double cream in cups?
Double cream is another name for heavy cream, so 100 millilitres of double cream is 0.4 cups, exactly the same as heavy cream. The figure does not change with the name: 200 millilitres is 0.8 cups and 50 millilitres is 0.2 cups. 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. 100 millilitres of heavy cream is 0.4 cups under either name, and 200 millilitres is 0.8 cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.

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