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Sour Cream (Regular / Full Fat) Grams to Cups Conversion

Convert Sour Cream (Regular / Full Fat) from grams to cups using 240g per US Customary cup. Find common conversions, tablespoon equivalents, and practical measurement guidance.

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Condition: Scooped and leveled from container • Weighs 240g per cup.
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Traditional US recipe cup defined as exactly 8 fluid ounces. Cup standards differ by region (US 236.6 mL, US Legal 240 mL, Metric 250 mL, UK 284.1 mL, Japanese 200 mL). US Customary is standard for American recipes.
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Calculated Result US Customary Cup (236.588 mL)
3/8 cups (0.42)

Kitchen measure: 6 tbsp + 2 tsp (6.7 tbsp)

100 grams of Sour Cream (Regular / Full Fat) equals approximately 3/8 cups (US Customary Cup).

6.7 Tablespoons
20.0 Teaspoons
98.6 mL Volume (mL)
3.53 oz Ounces (Weight)

Measurement Standard & Density

Cream fermented with Streptococcus lactis bacteria to ~18% fat and pH 4.5. Imparts tender crumb and moisture to coffee cakes.

Bulk Density: 1.014 g/mL
1 US Cup Weight: 240 grams
1 Tablespoon Weight: 15 grams
1 Teaspoon Weight: 5 grams
Measurement Condition: Scooped and leveled from container
Cup Standard: US customary
Technique Variance: Weighs 240g per cup.

Chef's Culinary Technique

Sour cream adds richness and tenderness without thinning the batter, creating dense, velvety pound cakes and cheesecakes.

Data Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 170862)

Sour Cream (Regular / Full Fat) Grams to Cups Table

Standard conversions from grams to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons for Sour Cream (Regular / Full Fat).

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
Sour Cream (10g) 10g 0.04 (0.04 cups) 0.7 tbsp 2.0 tsp
Sour Cream (25g) 25g 1/8 (0.10 cups) 1.7 tbsp 5.0 tsp
Sour Cream (50g) 50g 1/6 (0.21 cups) 3.3 tbsp 10.0 tsp
Sour Cream (75g) 75g 1/3 (0.31 cups) 5.0 tbsp 15.0 tsp
Sour Cream (100g) 100g 3/8 (0.42 cups) 6.7 tbsp 20.0 tsp
Sour Cream (125g) 125g 1/2 (0.52 cups) 8.3 tbsp 25.0 tsp
Sour Cream (150g) 150g 5/8 (0.63 cups) 10.0 tbsp 30.0 tsp
Sour Cream (175g) 175g 3/4 (0.73 cups) 11.7 tbsp 35.0 tsp
Sour Cream (200g) 200g 7/8 (0.83 cups) 13.3 tbsp 40.0 tsp
Sour Cream (225g) 225g 0.94 (0.94 cups) 15.0 tbsp 45.0 tsp
Sour Cream (250g) 250g 1.04 (1.04 cups) 16.7 tbsp 50.0 tsp
Sour Cream (300g) 300g 1 1/4 (1.25 cups) 20.0 tbsp 60.0 tsp
Sour Cream (400g) 400g 1 2/3 (1.67 cups) 26.7 tbsp 80.0 tsp
Sour Cream (500g) 500g 2 1/8 (2.08 cups) 33.3 tbsp 100.0 tsp

Sour Cream (Regular / Full Fat) Cups to Grams Table

Standard kitchen cup measurements converted to exact grams for Sour Cream (Regular / Full Fat).

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
1/4 Cup of Sour Cream 60g 1/4 Cup (0.25 cups) 4.0 tbsp 12.0 tsp
1/3 Cup of Sour Cream 80g 1/3 Cup (0.33 cups) 5.3 tbsp 16.0 tsp
1/2 Cup of Sour Cream 120g 1/2 Cup (0.50 cups) 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp
2/3 Cup of Sour Cream 160g 2/3 Cup (0.67 cups) 10.7 tbsp 32.0 tsp
3/4 Cup of Sour Cream 180g 3/4 Cup (0.75 cups) 12.0 tbsp 36.0 tsp
1 Cup of Sour Cream 240g 1 Cup (1.00 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
1 1/2 Cups of Sour Cream 360g 1 1/2 Cups (1.50 cups) 24.0 tbsp 72.0 tsp
2 Cups of Sour Cream 480g 2 Cups (2.00 cups) 32.0 tbsp 96.0 tsp

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 cup of Sour Cream (Regular / Full Fat)?

One standard US Customary cup of Sour Cream (Regular / Full Fat) weighs approximately 240 grams under standard measurement conditions (Scooped and leveled from container).

How do I measure Sour Cream (Regular / Full Fat) accurately without a scale?

Sour cream adds richness and tenderness without thinning the batter, creating dense, velvety pound cakes and cheesecakes. Source reference: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 170862).

How many tablespoons and teaspoons are in a cup of Sour Cream (Regular / Full Fat)?

There are 16 tablespoons (or 48 teaspoons) in 1 standard US cup. For Sour Cream (Regular / Full Fat), 1 tablespoon weighs approximately 15 grams, and 1 teaspoon weighs approximately 5 grams.

What is the bulk density of Sour Cream (Regular / Full Fat)?

The bulk density of Sour Cream (Regular / Full Fat) is 1.014 grams per milliliter (g/mL), according to USDA FoodData Central standards.