Convert Sour Cream from Teaspoon
How much is 1 teaspoon of sour cream?
1 teaspoon of sour cream (soured cream) is 5 grams, about 0.18 ounces. 0.5 teaspoons of sour cream is 2.5 grams and 2 teaspoons is 10 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.
- A teaspoon here is the 5 ml standard, the same in the UK, Europe, and Australia. A US teaspoon is fractionally smaller at about 4.9 ml. When teaspoon size matters →
- 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 cream cheese in teaspoons.
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 teaspoons.
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 teaspoons.
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 teaspoons.
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 teaspoons.
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 teaspoons.
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 teaspoons.
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Common Sour Cream Conversions
Here are the most common sour cream conversions from teaspoons to grams.
| Teaspoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 0.25 tsp | 1.25 g |
| 0.5 tsp | 2.5 g |
| 1 tsp | 5 g |
| 2 tsp | 10 g |
| 3 tsp | 15 g |
| 4 tsp | 20 g |
| 6 tsp | 30 g |
| 8 tsp | 40 g |
| 12 tsp | 60 g |
Sour Cream Conversion Chart
The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting sour cream from Teaspoon to other measurements.
| tsp | cup | grams | ounces | cup(US) | tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 0.02 cup | 5 g | 0.18 oz | 0.02 cup (US) | 0.33 tbsp |
| 2 tsp | 0.04 cup | 10 g | 0.35 oz | 0.04 cup (US) | 0.67 tbsp |
| 3 tsp | 0.06 cup | 15 g | 0.53 oz | 0.06 cup (US) | 1 tbsp |
| 4 tsp | 0.08 cup | 20 g | 0.71 oz | 0.08 cup (US) | 1.33 tbsp |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is 1 teaspoon of sour cream?
- 1 teaspoon of sour cream is 5 grams, or 0.18 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons of sour cream is 2.5 grams and 2 teaspoons is 10 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 much is 1 teaspoon of sour cream in grams?
- 1 teaspoon of sour cream is 5 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 teaspoons is 2.5 grams and 2 teaspoons is 10 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 teaspoon sour cream in grams
- How much is 1 teaspoon of sour cream in ounces?
- 1 teaspoon of sour cream is 0.18 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons is 0.09 ounces and 2 teaspoons is 0.35 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 teaspoon sour cream in ounces
- How do teaspoons and cups compare as units?
- Teaspoons 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. Teaspoons to cups
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