How many metric cup is 1 gram of sour cream?

1 gram of sour cream weighs approximately 0 metric cup. This is based on a density of 0.97 g/ml for sour cream.

How do I measure sour cream accurately?

Sour Cream should be measured in a liquid measuring cup. Let refrigerated dairy come to room temperature for accurate baking results.

Why does sour cream have a specific cup-to-gram conversion?

Sour Cream has a density of 0.97 g/ml, meaning each milliliter weighs 0.97 grams. Different ingredients have different densities—for example, flour is lighter than sugar—which is why each needs its own conversion factor.

Sour Cream

Gram to Metric Cup

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0.004cup

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Sour Cream — Quick Reference

Common gram to metric cup conversions

Sour Cream: Gram to Metric Cup conversion table
Gram	Metric Cup
25g	0cup
50g	0cup
100g	0cup
150g	1cup
200g	1cup
250g	1cup
300g	1cup
500g	2cup

Based on sour cream density of 0.97 g/ml (packed method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Understanding Sour Cream Conversions

The Math Behind This Conversion

To convert 1 gram of sour cream to metric cup, we divide by the density (0.97 g/ml). First, 1g ÷ 0.97 g/ml = 1.0ml. Then, dividing by the metric cup volume (250ml): 1.0ml ÷ 250ml = 0 metric cup.

Measurement Tip

For room-temperature recipes, let sour cream sit out for 15-20 minutes before measuring. Cold sour cream is slightly denser than room-temperature sour cream, which can affect very precise recipes. Our density of 0.97 g/ml is based on refrigerated sour cream.

About Our Data

The density value of 0.97 g/ml for sour cream is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 170891). This measurement was taken with sour cream firmly packed into the measuring cup.

View source data on USDA FoodData Central (ID: 170891)

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