Cream fermented with lactic acid bacteria to create a thick, tangy texture for pound cakes and dips. Use the verified calculator and reference tables below to convert between grams, cups, ounces, and tablespoons.
Calibrated to 240g per US Customary Cup (1.014 g/mL).
Technique note: Spoon into dry measuring cup and level flat with a spatula.
Verified standard: 1 US cup of Sour Cream = 240 grams (USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 170884)).
Spoon into dry measuring cup and level flat with a spatula.
Culinary Science Tip: Adds moisture and gentle acidity to doughs without thinning the batter.
Standard source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 170884)
Common recipe cup measurements converted into exact grams and ounces (US Customary 236.6 mL cup):
| Cups | Grams | Ounces (oz) | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 30 g | 1.06 oz | 2.0 tbsp |
| 1/4 cup | 60 g | 2.12 oz | 4.0 tbsp |
| 1/3 cup | 79.9 g | 2.82 oz | 5.3 tbsp |
| 1/2 cup | 120 g | 4.23 oz | 8.0 tbsp |
| 2/3 cup | 160.1 g | 5.65 oz | 10.7 tbsp |
| 3/4 cup | 180 g | 6.35 oz | 12.0 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 240 g | 8.47 oz | 16.0 tbsp |
| 1 1/4 cups | 300 g | 10.58 oz | 20.0 tbsp |
| 1 1/2 cups | 360 g | 12.70 oz | 24.0 tbsp |
| 2 cups | 480 g | 16.93 oz | 32.0 tbsp |
| 3 cups | 720 g | 25.40 oz | 48.0 tbsp |
Metric recipe weights in grams converted into US Customary cups and level tablespoons:
| Grams (Weight) | US Cups (Volume) | Exact Decimal | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.7 tbsp | 0.04 cups | 0.7 tbsp |
| 25 g | 1.7 tbsp | 0.1 cups | 1.7 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.21 cups | 0.21 cups | 3.3 tbsp |
| 75 g | 0.31 cups | 0.31 cups | 5 tbsp |
| 100 g | 0.42 cups | 0.42 cups | 6.7 tbsp |
| 120 g | 0.5 cups | 0.5 cups | 8 tbsp |
| 125 g | 0.52 cups | 0.52 cups | 8.3 tbsp |
| 150 g | 0.63 cups | 0.63 cups | 10 tbsp |
| 175 g | 0.73 cups | 0.73 cups | 11.7 tbsp |
| 200 g | 0.83 cups | 0.83 cups | 13.3 tbsp |
| 225 g | 0.94 cups | 0.94 cups | 15 tbsp |
| 250 g | 1.04 cups | 1.04 cups | 16.7 tbsp |
| 300 g | 1.25 cups | 1.25 cups | 20 tbsp |
| 350 g | 1.46 cups | 1.46 cups | 23.3 tbsp |
| 400 g | 1.67 cups | 1.67 cups | 26.7 tbsp |
| 500 g | 2.08 cups | 2.08 cups | 33.3 tbsp |
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