Sour Cream
Dairy·Density: 0.97 g/ml
Also known as: soured cream, cultured sour cream
Density Information
0.97 g/ml(packed method)
Data source
USDA FoodData CentralAll Conversions
Measuring Tips
- Spoon into measuring cup and level off
- Bring to room temperature before adding to batters
Sour Cream — Quick Reference
Common us cup to gram conversions
| US Cup | Gram |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 57g |
| ⅓ cup | 76g |
| ½ cup | 115g |
| ⅔ cup | 153g |
| ¾ cup | 172g |
| 1 cup | 229g |
| 1½ cups | 344g |
| 2 cups | 459g |
Based on sour cream density of 0.97 g/ml (packed method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 US cup of sour cream weighs approximately 229 grams. This is based on a density of 0.97 g/ml using the packed measurement method.
Sour Cream has a density of 0.97 g/ml when measured using the packed method. This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central.
For best accuracy, always measure sour cream by weight (grams) using a kitchen scale. Volume measurements (cups) can vary by 10-30% depending on your measurement technique. This is especially important in baking where precision matters.