Convert Whipping Cream from Cup to Grams

How many grams is 1 cup of whipping cream?

1 cup of whipping cream (light whipping cream) is 238 grams. 2 cups of whipping cream is 476 grams. 1/2 cup of whipping cream is 119 grams. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of whipping cream is 59.5 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml), so 1 cup is 238 g. A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml and holds about 228 g. Use the US cup converter →
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →

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 cup of heavy cream is in grams.

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 what 1 cup of crème fraîche is in grams.

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238 Grams

Common Whipping Cream Conversions

Here are the most common whipping cream conversions from cups to grams.

CupsGrams
0.25 cups59.5 g
0.5 cups119 g
0.75 cups178.5 g
1 cup238 g
1.25 cups297.5 g
1.5 cups357 g
2 cups476 g
2.5 cups595 g
3 cups714 g

Whipping Cream Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting whipping cream from Cup to Grams and other measurements.

cupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptspmlfl oz
0.25 cup59.5 g2.1 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp62.5 ml2.11 fl oz
0.5 cup119 g4.2 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp125 ml4.23 fl oz
1 cup238 g8.4 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp250 ml8.45 fl oz
2 cup476 g16.8 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp500 ml16.91 fl oz

For cups to grams with a different ingredient, use the cups to grams converter for a quick-reference table.

For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of whipping cream in cups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of whipping cream in grams?
1 cup of whipping cream is 238 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of whipping cream is 476 grams and 0.5 cups is 119 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 whipping cream converter
How many grams is 1.5 cups of whipping cream?
1.5 cups of whipping cream is 357 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of whipping cream is 238 grams and 2 cups is 476 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 cups of whipping cream in grams?
2 cups of whipping cream is 476 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of whipping cream is 238 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 cups of whipping cream is 238 grams?
238 grams of whipping cream is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. 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 cup of whipping cream is 238 grams under either name, and 2 cups is 476 grams. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup whipping cream in grams?
1/2 cup of whipping cream is 119 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of whipping cream is 238 grams and 2 cups is 476 grams. 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 whipping cream in grams?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of whipping cream is 59.5 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of whipping cream is 238 grams and 2 cups is 476 grams. 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.
Is 1 cup of whipping cream 238 or 228 grams?
A cup of whipping cream weighs 238 grams in a metric cup (250 ml) and about 228 grams in a US cup (240 ml), since the metric cup holds a little more. Most US recipes mean the US cup, while UK, Australian, and European recipes use the metric cup. The difference is small but worth checking when a recipe is precise. Weigh on a scale for the most reliable result.

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