Sour Cream
Metric Cup to US Cup
Sour Cream — Quick Reference
Common metric cup to us cup conversions
| Metric Cup | US Cup |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 0cup |
| ⅓ cup | 0cup |
| ½ cup | 1cup |
| ⅔ cup | 1cup |
| ¾ cup | 1cup |
| 1 cup | 1cup |
| 1½ cups | 2cup |
| 2 cups | 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
Converting 1 metric cup to us cup is a direct volume conversion. One metric cup equals 250ml, and one us cup equals 236.59ml. So 1 metric cup (250ml) equals 1.1 us 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 metric cup of sour cream weighs approximately 1 us cup. This is based on a density of 0.97 g/ml for sour cream.
Sour Cream should be measured in a liquid measuring cup. Let refrigerated dairy come to room temperature for accurate baking results.
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.