Convert Sour Cream from Tablespoon to Ounces
How many ounces is 1 tablespoon of sour cream?
1 tablespoon of sour cream (soured cream) is 0.53 ounces. 2 tablespoons of sour cream is 1.06 ounces. 1/2 tablespoon of sour cream is 0.26 ounces. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of sour cream is 0.13 ounces. 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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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 tablespoon of cream cheese is 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 what 1 tablespoon of plain yoghurt is 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 what 1 tablespoon of greek yoghurt is 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 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 tablespoon of crème fraîche is 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 what 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise is 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 what 1 tablespoon of heavy cream is in ounces.
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Common Sour Cream Conversions
Here are the most common sour cream conversions from tablespoons to ounces.
| Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.53 oz |
| 2 tbsp | 1.06 oz |
| 3 tbsp | 1.59 oz |
| 4 tbsp | 2.12 oz |
| 6 tbsp | 3.18 oz |
| 8 tbsp | 4.23 oz |
| 10 tbsp | 5.29 oz |
| 12 tbsp | 6.35 oz |
| 16 tbsp | 8.47 oz |
For the reverse conversion, see 1 ounce of sour cream in tablespoons.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 tablespoon of sour cream in ounces?
- 1 tablespoon of sour cream is 0.53 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of sour cream is 1.06 ounces and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.26 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 tablespoons of sour cream?
- 1.5 tablespoons of sour cream is 0.79 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of sour cream is 0.53 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 1.06 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 tablespoons of sour cream in ounces?
- 2 tablespoons of sour cream is 1.06 ounces. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of sour cream is 0.53 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 tablespoons of sour cream is 0.53 ounces?
- 0.53 ounces of sour cream is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between ounces and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in ounces. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 1 tablespoon of soured cream in ounces?
- Soured cream is another name for sour cream, so 1 tablespoon of soured cream is 0.53 ounces, exactly the same as sour cream. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 1.06 ounces and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.26 ounces. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.