🔄 Reverse Volume Conversion
Cups of Sour Cream to Grams Converter
Standard Bulk Density242g / US Legal Cup
1 US cup of sour cream weighs 242 grams. Use this tool to calculate exact gram weights for cup quantities specified in US, Metric, or UK baking recipes. Reference source: USDA FoodData Central.
Interactive Sour Cream Cup Calculator
Required Weight in Grams
242 grams
(approx 8.54 oz)Sour Cream Cups to Grams Conversion Table (1/8 Cup to 3 Cups)
Exact gram weights for common baking cup volumes calculated across US Legal (240 ml), US Customary (236.59 ml), and Metric (250 ml) cup standards.
| Cup Volume | US Legal Cup (240 ml) | US Customary (236.59 ml) | Metric Cup (250 ml) | Weight in Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 30 g | 30 g | 32 g | 1.07 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 61 g | 60 g | 63 g | 2.13 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 81 g | 80 g | 84 g | 2.85 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 121 g | 119 g | 126 g | 4.27 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 161 g | 159 g | 168 g | 5.69 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 182 g | 179 g | 189 g | 6.40 oz |
| 1 cup | 242 g | 239 g | 252 g | 8.54 oz |
| 1 1/4 cups | 303 g | 298 g | 315 g | 10.67 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 363 g | 358 g | 378 g | 12.80 oz |
| 1 3/4 cups | 424 g | 417 g | 441 g | 14.94 oz |
| 2 cups | 484 g | 477 g | 504 g | 17.07 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 605 g | 596 g | 630 g | 21.34 oz |
| 3 cups | 726 g | 716 g | 756 g | 25.61 oz |
🔬 Why Weight Accuracy Matters for Sour Cream
Cultured dairy emulsion with density close to whole milk.
💡 Best Measuring Technique
- Press out air pockets with a spatula when filling measuring cup.
Frequently Asked Questions: Sour Cream Cups to Grams
How many grams is 1 cup of Sour Cream?
1 US Legal Cup (240 ml) of sour cream weighs 242 grams. 1 US Customary Cup (236.59 ml) weighs approx 239 grams, and 1 Metric Cup (250 ml) weighs 252 grams.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of Sour Cream?
1/2 US Legal Cup of sour cream weighs 121 grams.
How do I convert cups of Sour Cream to grams on a scale?
Multiply the number of cups in your recipe by 242g. For example, 1.5 cups × 242g = 363 grams.