Convert Sour Cream from Cup (US) to Ounces
How many ounces is 1 US cup of sour cream?
1 US cup of sour cream (soured cream) is 8.47 ounces. 2 US cups of sour cream is 16.93 ounces. 1/2 US cup of sour cream is 4.23 ounces. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of sour cream is 2.12 ounces. Use the converter below for any amount.
- These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric 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 →
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Common Sour Cream Conversions
Here are the most common sour cream conversions from cups (US) to ounces.
| Cups (US) | Ounces |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cups (US) | 2.12 oz |
| 0.5 cups (US) | 4.23 oz |
| 0.75 cups (US) | 6.35 oz |
| 1 cup (US) | 8.47 oz |
| 1.25 cups (US) | 10.58 oz |
| 1.5 cups (US) | 12.7 oz |
| 2 cups (US) | 16.93 oz |
| 2.5 cups (US) | 21.17 oz |
| 3 cups (US) | 25.4 oz |
For the reverse conversion, see 1 ounce of sour cream in US cups.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 US cup of sour cream in ounces?
- 1 US cup of sour cream is 8.47 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of sour cream is 16.93 ounces and 0.5 US cups is 4.23 ounces. 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 sour cream converter
- How many ounces is 1.5 US cups of sour cream?
- 1.5 US cups of sour cream is 12.7 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of sour cream is 8.47 ounces and 2 US cups is 16.93 ounces. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 US cups of sour cream in ounces?
- 2 US cups of sour cream is 16.93 ounces. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of sour cream is 8.47 ounces, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact ounces reading.
- How many US cups of sour cream is 8.47 ounces?
- 8.47 ounces of sour cream is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between ounces and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in ounces. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- What is 1/2 cup (US) sour cream in ounces?
- 1/2 US cup of sour cream is 4.23 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of sour cream is 8.47 ounces and 2 US cups is 16.93 ounces. 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 above for the common ones.
Related to Sour Cream
Greek Yoghurt
Closest swap by texture. Greek yoghurt is strained thick like sour cream (260 g vs 250 g per cup) and brings a sharper tang with less fat. Works in cakes, dips, and dressings without adjustment. See our Greek Yoghurt converter.
Crème Fraîche
Crème fraîche is richer and more stable under heat with a milder tang. Best swap in cooked sauces, where sour cream tends to split. See our Crème Fraîche converter.
Plain Yoghurt
Plain yoghurt is thinner (258 g vs 250 g per cup) but tangs the same. Fine in cakes and dressings; not ideal for thick dips where sour cream holds its shape better. See our Plain Yoghurt converter.
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is mostly oil and egg with a milder tang and similar weight (230 g vs 250 g per cup). Swap 1:1 in slaws, dressings, and chocolate cake batters; expect a richer, less tangy result, so add a squeeze of lemon if you want the bite back. See our Mayonnaise converter.
Cream Cheese
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 what 1 US cup of cream cheese is in ounces.
Buttermilk
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 our Buttermilk converter.
Heavy Cream
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 what 1 US cup of heavy cream is in ounces.
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