Convert Whipping Cream from Cup (US) to Millilitres

How many millilitres is 1 US cup of whipping cream?

1 US cup of whipping cream (light whipping cream) is 240 millilitres. 2 US cups of whipping cream is 480 millilitres. 1/2 US cup of whipping cream is 120 millilitres. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of whipping cream is 60 millilitres. Use the converter below for any amount.

Whipping cream is dairy cream with a fat content of around 30 to 35%, lighter than heavy cream but still rich enough to whip into soft peaks. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 238 grams or 8.4 ounces. It tops desserts, lightens pasta sauces, and folds into mousses and ice creams.

Cream cartons are sold by volume in millilitres or fluid ounces, while baking recipes often switch to grams, cups, or tablespoons. Converting between the four stops you opening a second carton when only a little is left from the first.

Also known as

  • light whipping cream

Heavy cream is the richer cousin of whipping cream, with around 36% fat or more compared to 30 to 35%. They are close in weight (240 g vs 238 g per cup), so swap 1:1; heavy cream gives a stiffer whip that holds longer for piped decorations. See what 1 US cup of heavy cream is in millilitres.

Crème fraîche is cultured cream with a tangy bite that whipping cream lacks. They are close in weight (230 g vs 238 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in sauces and toppings; whipping cream is the one to reach for when a recipe asks for whipped cream. See our Crème Fraîche converter.

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240 Millilitres

Common Whipping Cream Conversions

Here are the most common whipping cream conversions from cups (US) to millilitres.

Cups (US)Millilitres
0.25 cups (US)60 ml
0.5 cups (US)120 ml
0.75 cups (US)180 ml
1 cup (US)240 ml
1.25 cups (US)300 ml
1.5 cups (US)360 ml
2 cups (US)480 ml
2.5 cups (US)600 ml
3 cups (US)720 ml

Whipping Cream Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting whipping cream from Cup (US) to Millilitres and other measurements.

cup(US)mlcupgramsouncestbsptspfl oz
0.25 cup (US)60 ml0.24 cup57.12 g2.02 oz4 tbsp12 tsp2.03 fl oz
0.5 cup (US)120 ml0.48 cup114.24 g4.03 oz8 tbsp24 tsp4.06 fl oz
1 cup (US)240 ml0.96 cup228.48 g8.06 oz16 tbsp48 tsp8.12 fl oz
2 cup (US)480 ml1.92 cup456.96 g16.13 oz32 tbsp96 tsp16.23 fl oz

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the cups (US) to millilitres volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of whipping cream in millilitres?
1 US cup of whipping cream is 240 millilitres. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of whipping cream is 480 millilitres and 0.5 US cups is 120 millilitres. 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 whipping cream converter
How many millilitres is 1.5 US cups of whipping cream?
1.5 US cups of whipping cream is 360 millilitres. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of whipping cream is 240 millilitres and 2 US cups is 480 millilitres. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 US cups of whipping cream in millilitres?
2 US cups of whipping cream is 480 millilitres. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of whipping cream is 240 millilitres, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact millilitres reading.
How many US cups of whipping cream is 240 millilitres?
240 millilitres of whipping cream is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between millilitres and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in millilitres. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Are whipping cream and light whipping cream the same thing?
Yes. Light whipping cream is another name for whipping cream, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of whipping cream is 240 millilitres under either name, and 2 US cups is 480 millilitres. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup (US) whipping cream in millilitres?
1/2 US cup of whipping cream is 120 millilitres. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of whipping cream is 240 millilitres and 2 US cups is 480 millilitres. 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 below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 cup (US) whipping cream in millilitres?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of whipping cream is 60 millilitres. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of whipping cream is 240 millilitres and 2 US cups is 480 millilitres. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

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