Convert Sour Cream from Cup

How much is 1 cup of sour cream?

1 cup of sour cream (soured cream) is 250 grams, about 8.82 ounces. 0.5 cups of sour cream is 125 grams and 2 cups is 500 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

Sour cream is cream cultured with lactic acid bacteria, giving it a thick, spoonable texture and a mild tang. One metric cup (250 ml) of sour cream weighs around 250 grams or 8.82 ounces. It is used in cakes and quick breads for tenderness, in dips and dressings for body and bite, and as a topping for baked potatoes and chilli.

Tubs of sour cream are sold by weight, but recipes ask for cups or tablespoons. Converting between the two stops you over-spooning into a delicate cake batter or short-measuring a dressing.

Also known as

  • soured cream
  • cultured cream

Cream cheese is denser and milder than sour cream, with similar fat content but no live cultures to give the same tang. They are close in weight (230 g vs 250 g per cup), so swap 1:1 by volume in cake batters or frostings; expect a slightly richer, less tangy result with cream cheese. See cream cheese in cups.

Plain yoghurt and sour cream share a tangy flavour, though yoghurt is lighter and thinner. They are close in weight (258 g vs 250 g per cup), so swap 1:1 by volume in cakes and dressings; for thicker dips or frostings, sour cream holds its shape better. See plain yoghurt in cups.

Greek yoghurt is strained yoghurt with a thick texture close to sour cream. They are close in weight (260 g vs 250 g per cup) and swap 1:1 in baking and dips, though Greek yoghurt brings a sharper tang and less fat. See greek yoghurt in cups.

Buttermilk is a thin, pourable tangy liquid, while sour cream is thick and spoonable. To use sour cream in place of buttermilk, thin it with milk in a 3:1 ratio until pourable; flavour and acidity stay close. See buttermilk in cups.

Crème fraîche is richer and more stable under heat than sour cream, with higher fat content and a slightly milder tang. They are close in weight (230 g vs 250 g per cup), so swap 1:1 by volume in dips and dressings; for cooked sauces, crème fraîche is less likely to split. See crème fraîche in cups.

Mayonnaise is mostly oil and egg, with a milder tang than sour cream. They are close in weight (230 g vs 250 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in slaws, dressings, and chocolate cake batters; expect a richer, less tangy result with mayonnaise. See mayonnaise in cups.

Heavy cream is uncultured, so it lacks the tang of sour cream though it shares a high fat content. They are close in weight (240 g vs 250 g per cup); stir 1 teaspoon of lemon juice into 1 cup of heavy cream to mimic the tang when swapping in dips or dressings. See heavy cream in cups.

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Common Sour Cream Conversions

Here are the most common sour cream conversions from cups to grams.

CupsGrams
0.25 cups62.5 g
0.5 cups125 g
0.75 cups187.5 g
1 cup250 g
1.25 cups312.5 g
1.5 cups375 g
2 cups500 g
2.5 cups625 g
3 cups750 g

Sour Cream Conversion Chart

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

cupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptsp
0.25 cup62.5 g2.21 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup125 g4.41 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup250 g8.82 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup500 g17.64 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 cup of sour cream?
1 cup of sour cream is 250 grams, or 8.82 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups of sour cream is 125 grams and 2 cups is 500 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 sour cream converter
How many grams is 1 cup of sour cream?
1 cup of sour cream is 250 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 cups is 125 grams and 2 cups is 500 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 cup sour cream in grams
How many cups of sour cream is 250 grams?
250 grams of sour cream is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups 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 cup of sour cream in ounces?
1 cup of sour cream is 8.82 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups is 4.41 ounces and 2 cups is 17.64 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 cup sour cream in ounces
How do cups and tablespoons compare as units?
Cups and tablespoons 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. Cups to tablespoons

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