Convert Sour Cream from Ounces

How much is 1 ounce of sour cream?

1 ounce of sour cream (soured cream) is 0.11 cups, about 1.89 tablespoons or 5.67 teaspoons. 0.5 ounces of sour cream is 0.06 cups and 2 ounces is 0.23 cups. 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 ounces.

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 ounces.

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 ounces.

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 ounces.

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 ounces.

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 ounces.

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 ounces.

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Common Sour Cream Conversions

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

OuncesCups
1 oz0.11 cups
2 oz0.23 cups
3 oz0.34 cups
4 oz0.45 cups
5 oz0.57 cups
6 oz0.68 cups
8 oz0.91 cups
10 oz1.13 cups
12 oz1.36 cups

Sour Cream Conversion Chart

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

ouncescupgramscup(US)tbsptsp
2.5 oz0.28 cup70.86 g0.3 cup (US)4.72 tbsp14.17 tsp
5 oz0.57 cup141.72 g0.59 cup (US)9.45 tbsp28.34 tsp
7.5 oz0.85 cup212.59 g0.89 cup (US)14.17 tbsp42.52 tsp
10 oz1.13 cup283.45 g1.18 cup (US)18.9 tbsp56.69 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 ounce of sour cream?
1 ounce of sour cream is 0.11 cups, or 1.89 tablespoons, 5.67 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 ounces of sour cream is 0.06 cups and 2 ounces is 0.23 cups. 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 cups is 1 ounce of sour cream?
1 ounce of sour cream is 0.11 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 ounces is 0.06 cups and 2 ounces is 0.23 cups. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact cups reading at any amount. 1 ounce sour cream in cups
How many ounces of sour cream is 0.11 cups?
0.11 cups of sour cream is 0.97 ounces. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between ounces and cups 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 ounce of sour cream in US cups?
1 ounce of sour cream is 0.12 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 ounces is 0.06 US cups and 2 ounces is 0.24 US cups. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 ounce sour cream in US cups
How many tablespoons is 1 ounce of sour cream?
1 ounce of sour cream is 1.89 tablespoons. This conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 ounces of sour cream is 3.78 tablespoons and 0.5 ounces is 0.94 tablespoons. Enter any other amount into the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading. 1 ounce sour cream in tablespoons
What is 1 ounce of sour cream in teaspoons?
1 ounce of sour cream is 5.67 teaspoons. Since the ratio is fixed, 0.5 ounces gives 2.83 teaspoons and 2 ounces gives 11.34 teaspoons. The converter above handles any other amount, and the chart on this page covers the common ones at a glance. 1 ounce sour cream in teaspoons
How do ounces and grams compare as units?
Ounces and grams are both units of weight, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. The ratio between them stays fixed regardless of what you are weighing, and the weight converter handles any amount between grams, ounces, pounds, and kilograms for any recipe you follow. Ounces to grams

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