Convert Heavy Cream from Teaspoon to Cup

How many cups is 1 teaspoon of heavy cream?

1 teaspoon of heavy cream (double cream) is 0.02 cups. 2 teaspoons of heavy cream is 0.04 cups. 1/2 teaspoon of heavy cream is 0.01 cups. 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) of heavy cream is 0.01 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 →
  • A teaspoon here is the 5 ml standard, the same in the UK, Europe, and Australia. A US teaspoon is fractionally smaller at about 4.9 ml. When teaspoon size matters →

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 teaspoon 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 what 1 teaspoon of crème fraîche is in cups.

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 teaspoon of sour cream is in cups.

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 teaspoon 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 1 teaspoon of coconut cream is in cups.

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0.02 Cup

Common Heavy Cream Conversions

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

TeaspoonsCups
0.25 tsp0.01 cups
0.5 tsp0.01 cups
1 tsp0.02 cups
2 tsp0.04 cups
3 tsp0.06 cups
4 tsp0.08 cups
6 tsp0.12 cups
8 tsp0.16 cups
12 tsp0.24 cups

Heavy Cream Conversion Chart

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

tspcupgramsouncescup(US)tbspmlfl oz
1 tsp0.02 cup4.8 g0.17 oz0.02 cup (US)0.33 tbsp5 ml0.17 fl oz
2 tsp0.04 cup9.6 g0.34 oz0.04 cup (US)0.67 tbsp10 ml0.34 fl oz
3 tsp0.06 cup14.4 g0.51 oz0.06 cup (US)1 tbsp15 ml0.51 fl oz
4 tsp0.08 cup19.2 g0.68 oz0.08 cup (US)1.33 tbsp20 ml0.68 fl oz

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 teaspoon of heavy cream in cups?
1 teaspoon of heavy cream is 0.02 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 teaspoons of heavy cream is 0.04 cups and 0.5 teaspoons is 0.01 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 1.5 teaspoons of heavy cream?
1.5 teaspoons of heavy cream is 0.03 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of heavy cream is 0.02 cups and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 teaspoons of heavy cream in cups?
2 teaspoons of heavy cream is 0.04 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 teaspoon of heavy cream is 0.02 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 teaspoons of heavy cream is 0.02 cups?
0.02 cups of heavy cream is 1 teaspoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and teaspoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists teaspoons 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 1 teaspoon of double cream in cups?
Double cream is another name for heavy cream, so 1 teaspoon of double cream is 0.02 cups, exactly the same as heavy cream. The figure does not change with the name: 2 teaspoons is 0.04 cups and 0.5 teaspoons is 0.01 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. 1 teaspoon of heavy cream is 0.02 cups under either name, and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 tsp heavy cream in cups?
1/2 teaspoon of heavy cream is 0.01 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of heavy cream is 0.02 cups and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 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 tsp heavy cream in cups?
1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) of heavy cream is 0.01 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of heavy cream is 0.02 cups and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 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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