Convert Sour Cream from Tablespoon to Grams
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of sour cream?
1 tablespoon of sour cream (soured cream) is 15 grams. 2 tablespoons of sour cream is 30 grams. 1/2 tablespoon of sour cream is 7.5 grams. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of sour cream is 3.75 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.
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Common Sour Cream Conversions
Here are the most common sour cream conversions from tablespoons to grams.
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 15 g |
| 2 tbsp | 30 g |
| 3 tbsp | 45 g |
| 4 tbsp | 60 g |
| 6 tbsp | 90 g |
| 8 tbsp | 120 g |
| 10 tbsp | 150 g |
| 12 tbsp | 180 g |
| 16 tbsp | 240 g |
For tablespoons to grams with a different ingredient, use the tablespoons to grams converter for a quick-reference table.
For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of sour cream in tablespoons.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 tablespoon of sour cream in grams?
- 1 tablespoon of sour cream is 15 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of sour cream is 30 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 7.5 grams. 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 grams is 1.5 tablespoons of sour cream?
- 1.5 tablespoons of sour cream is 22.5 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of sour cream is 15 grams and 2 tablespoons is 30 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 tablespoons of sour cream in grams?
- 2 tablespoons of sour cream is 30 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of sour cream is 15 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
- 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 grams and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 1 tablespoon of soured cream in grams?
- Soured cream is another name for sour cream, so 1 tablespoon of soured cream is 15 grams, exactly the same as sour cream. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 30 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 7.5 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
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 tablespoon of cream cheese is in grams.
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 tablespoon of heavy cream is in grams.
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