Convert Heavy Cream from Tablespoon

How much is 1 tablespoon of heavy cream?

1 tablespoon of heavy cream (double cream) is 14.4 grams, about 0.51 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of heavy cream is 7.2 grams and 2 tablespoons is 28.8 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • 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 whipping cream 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 crème fraîche 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 sour cream 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 milk 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 coconut cream in tablespoons.

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Common Heavy Cream Conversions

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

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp14.4 g
2 tbsp28.8 g
3 tbsp43.2 g
4 tbsp57.6 g
6 tbsp86.4 g
8 tbsp115.2 g
10 tbsp144 g
12 tbsp172.8 g
16 tbsp230.4 g

Heavy Cream Conversion Chart

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

tbspcupgramsouncescup(US)tspmlfl oz
1 tbsp0.06 cup14.4 g0.51 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp15 ml0.51 fl oz
2 tbsp0.12 cup28.8 g1.02 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp30 ml1.01 fl oz
3 tbsp0.18 cup43.2 g1.52 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp45 ml1.52 fl oz
4 tbsp0.24 cup57.6 g2.03 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp60 ml2.03 fl oz

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of heavy cream?
1 tablespoon of heavy cream is 14.4 grams, or 0.51 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of heavy cream is 7.2 grams and 2 tablespoons is 28.8 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 heavy cream converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of heavy cream?
1 tablespoon of heavy cream is 14.4 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 7.2 grams and 2 tablespoons is 28.8 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 tablespoon heavy cream in grams
How many tablespoons of heavy cream is 14.4 grams?
14.4 grams of heavy cream is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 tablespoon of heavy cream in ounces?
1 tablespoon of heavy cream is 0.51 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.25 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 1.02 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 tablespoon heavy cream in ounces
How do tablespoons and cups compare as units?
Tablespoons and cups 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. Tablespoons to cups

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