Convert Whipping Cream from Cup to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 cup of whipping cream?

1 cup of whipping cream (light whipping cream) is 16.67 tablespoons. 2 cups of whipping cream is 33.33 tablespoons. 1/2 cup of whipping cream is 8.33 tablespoons. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of whipping cream is 4.17 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less. 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 →
  • 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 whipping cream weighs about 14.3 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 14.1 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 19 grams.

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 tablespoons.

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 tablespoons.

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16.67 Tablespoon

Common Whipping Cream Conversions

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

CupsTablespoons
0.25 cups4.17 tbsp
0.5 cups8.33 tbsp
0.75 cups12.5 tbsp
1 cup16.67 tbsp
1.25 cups20.83 tbsp
1.5 cups25 tbsp
2 cups33.33 tbsp
2.5 cups41.67 tbsp
3 cups50 tbsp

Whipping Cream Conversion Chart

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

cuptbspgramsouncescup(US)tspmlfl oz
0.25 cup4.17 tbsp59.5 g2.1 oz0.26 cup (US)12.5 tsp62.5 ml2.11 fl oz
0.5 cup8.33 tbsp119 g4.2 oz0.52 cup (US)25 tsp125 ml4.23 fl oz
1 cup16.67 tbsp238 g8.4 oz1.04 cup (US)50 tsp250 ml8.45 fl oz
2 cup33.33 tbsp476 g16.8 oz2.08 cup (US)100 tsp500 ml16.91 fl oz

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of whipping cream in tablespoons?
1 cup of whipping cream is 16.67 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of whipping cream is 33.33 tablespoons and 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. 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 tablespoons is 1.5 cups of whipping cream?
1.5 cups of whipping cream is 25 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of whipping cream is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. 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 tablespoons?
2 cups of whipping cream is 33.33 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of whipping cream is 16.67 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many cups of whipping cream is 16.67 tablespoons?
16.67 tablespoons of whipping cream is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. 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 16.67 tablespoons under either name, and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. 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 tablespoons?
1/2 cup of whipping cream is 8.33 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of whipping cream is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. 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 tablespoons?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of whipping cream is 4.17 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of whipping cream is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. 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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