Sour Cream
US Cup to Milliliter
Sour Cream — Quick Reference
Common us cup to milliliter conversions
| US Cup | Milliliter |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 59ml |
| ⅓ cup | 79ml |
| ½ cup | 118ml |
| ⅔ cup | 158ml |
| ¾ cup | 177ml |
| 1 cup | 237ml |
| 1½ cups | 355ml |
| 2 cups | 473ml |
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 us cup to milliliter is a direct volume conversion. One us cup equals 236.59ml, and one milliliter equals 1ml. So 1 us cup (236.59ml) equals 236.6 milliliter.
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 us cup of sour cream weighs approximately 237 milliliter. 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.