Convert Sour Cream from Tablespoon

How much is 1 tablespoon of sour cream?

1 tablespoon of sour cream (soured cream) is 15 grams, about 0.53 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of sour cream is 7.5 grams and 2 tablespoons is 30 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
  • One metric tablespoon of sour cream weighs about 15 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 14.8 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 20 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

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 tablespoons.

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 tablespoons.

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 tablespoons.

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 tablespoons.

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 tablespoons.

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 tablespoons.

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 tablespoons.

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Common Sour Cream Conversions

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

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp15 g
2 tbsp30 g
3 tbsp45 g
4 tbsp60 g
6 tbsp90 g
8 tbsp120 g
10 tbsp150 g
12 tbsp180 g
16 tbsp240 g

Sour Cream Conversion Chart

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

tbspcupgramsouncescup(US)tsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup15 g0.53 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp0.12 cup30 g1.06 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp0.18 cup45 g1.59 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp0.24 cup60 g2.12 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of sour cream?
1 tablespoon of sour cream is 15 grams, or 0.53 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of sour cream is 7.5 grams and 2 tablespoons is 30 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 tablespoon of sour cream?
1 tablespoon of sour cream is 15 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 7.5 grams and 2 tablespoons is 30 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 tablespoon sour cream in grams
How many tablespoons of sour cream is 15 grams?
15 grams of sour cream is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons 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 tablespoon of sour cream in ounces?
1 tablespoon of sour cream is 0.53 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.26 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 1.06 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 tablespoon sour cream in ounces
How do tablespoons and cups compare as units?
Tablespoons and cups 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. Tablespoons to cups

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