Heavy Cream
US Cup to Gram
US Cup (236ml)
231.9g
Metric Cup (250ml)
245.0g
A US cup (236.59ml) of heavy cream weighs 232g, while a metric cup (250ml) weighs 245g. That's a 5.7% difference - make sure you know which cup size your recipe uses!
Heavy Cream — Quick Reference
Common us cup to gram conversions
| US Cup | Gram |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 58g |
| ⅓ cup | 77g |
| ½ cup | 116g |
| ⅔ cup | 155g |
| ¾ cup | 174g |
| 1 cup | 232g |
| 1½ cups | 348g |
| 2 cups | 464g |
Based on heavy cream density of 0.98 g/ml (poured method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Understanding Heavy Cream Conversions
The Math Behind This Conversion
To convert 1 us cup of heavy cream to gram, we use the density of heavy cream (0.98 g/ml). A us cup contains 236.59ml, so 1 us cup equals 236.59ml. Multiplying by the density: 236.59ml × 0.98 g/ml = 231.9g.
US vs Metric Cups: Why It Matters
When converting heavy cream, the cup size matters significantly. A US cup (236.6ml) of heavy cream weighs 232g, while a metric cup (250ml) weighs 245g—a difference of 13g (6%). If you're following a recipe from a different country, using the wrong cup size could affect your results. American recipes use US cups, while recipes from Australia, UK, and most other countries use metric cups.
Measurement Tip
For room-temperature recipes, let heavy cream sit out for 15-20 minutes before measuring. Cold heavy cream is slightly denser than room-temperature heavy cream, which can affect very precise recipes. Our density of 0.98 g/ml is based on refrigerated heavy cream.
About Our Data
The density value of 0.98 g/ml for heavy cream is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 170859). This measurement was taken with heavy cream poured into the measuring cup.