Convert Sour Cream from Ounces to Cup (US)
How many US cups is 1 ounce of sour cream?
1 ounce of sour cream (soured cream) is 0.12 US cups. 2 ounces of sour cream is 0.24 US cups. 1/2 ounce of sour cream is 0.06 US cups. 1/4 ounce (0.25 ounce) of sour cream is 0.03 US cups. 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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Related Sour Cream Ingredients
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 ounce of cream cheese is in US 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 what 1 ounce of plain yoghurt is in US 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 what 1 ounce of greek yoghurt is in US 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 our Buttermilk converter.
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 what 1 ounce of crème fraîche is in US 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 what 1 ounce of mayonnaise is in US 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 what 1 ounce of heavy cream is in US cups.
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Common Sour Cream Conversions
Here are the most common sour cream conversions from ounces to cups (US).
| Ounces | Cups (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 oz | 0.12 cups (US) |
| 2 oz | 0.24 cups (US) |
| 3 oz | 0.35 cups (US) |
| 4 oz | 0.47 cups (US) |
| 5 oz | 0.59 cups (US) |
| 6 oz | 0.71 cups (US) |
| 8 oz | 0.94 cups (US) |
| 10 oz | 1.18 cups (US) |
| 12 oz | 1.42 cups (US) |
For the reverse conversion, see 1 US cup of sour cream in ounces.
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 2 ounces of sour cream is 0.24 US cups and 0.5 ounces is 0.06 US 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 sour cream converter
- How many US cups is 1.5 ounces of sour cream?
- 1.5 ounces of sour cream is 0.18 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of sour cream is 0.12 US cups and 2 ounces is 0.24 US cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 ounces of sour cream in US cups?
- 2 ounces of sour cream is 0.24 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 ounce of sour cream is 0.12 US 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 US cups reading.
- How many ounces of sour cream is 0.12 US cups?
- 0.12 US cups of sour cream is 1.02 ounces. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and ounces without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists ounces but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- What is 1/2 oz sour cream in US cups?
- 1/2 ounce of sour cream is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of sour cream is 0.12 US cups and 2 ounces is 0.24 US 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 above for the common ones.