Buttermilk, lowfat

By Fidamen-Chefsolver Team | Reviewed by Ugo Candido | Updated August 16, 2026

Lowfat buttermilk is tangy cultured milk used for tender baking and dressings.

Use in pancakes, biscuits, fried chicken brines, ranch dressing, and marinades.

Quick convert

Ingredient

US cup = 236.588 mL
1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
1 tsp = 4.929 mL

Density source:USDA FoodData Central

Buttermilk, lowfat — Cup → g

Cups	g
1/8 cup	30
1/4 cup	61
1/3 cup	81
1/2 cup	122
2/3 cup	162
3/4 cup	183
1 cup	244
1 1/2 cups	366
2 cups	487

Buttermilk, lowfat — Tbsp → g

Tbsp	g
1	15
2	30
3	46
4	61
5	76
6	91
7	107
8	122
9	137
10	152
11	168
12	183
13	198
14	213
15	228
20	305
25	381
30	457

Buttermilk, lowfat — g → Cups

g	Cups
50	0.2
100	0.4
150	0.6
200	0.8
250	1.0
300	1.2
350	1.4
400	1.6
450	1.8
500	2.1
600	2.5
700	2.9
800	3.3
900	3.7
1000	4.1

Buttermilk, lowfat — mL → g

mL	g
10	10
25	26
50	52
75	77
100	103
125	129
150	155
200	206
250	258
500	515
750	773
1000	1030

Buttermilk, lowfat — Tsp → g

Tsp	g
1	5
2	10
3	15
4	20
5	25
6	30
7	36
8	41
9	46
10	51
11	56
12	61
13	66
14	71
15	76
20	102
25	127
30	152

Buttermilk, lowfat — oz → g

oz	g
1	28
2	57
3	85
4	113
5	142
8	227
10	283
12	340
15	425
20	567
25	709
30	850
40	1134
50	1417

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Dairy specifics

Dairy products (milk, cream, yogurt, cheese) have different fat and water percentages. Volume hides these differences; weight keeps sauces, batters, and doughs consistent.

Fat content shifts density; pick the correct milk/cream/fat level if variants exist.
For cheese, shredded vs grated vs cubed changes volume—prefer grams.

Does fat percentage matter?Yes. A cup of heavy cream is heavier than milk; swapping without weight alters richness and texture.

Storage & tools

Refrigerate perishable foods within 2 hours (1 hour if above 32 °C / 90 °F).
Keep the refrigerator at or below 4 °C (40 °F); cold chain reduces mass loss.
Cool hot foods in shallow containers so they chill quickly without condensation.
Use an appliance thermometer to verify fridge and freezer temperatures.

Refrigerate and shake before use; consume within 1–2 weeks of opening.

Sources: CDC · FDA

Tbsp	g
1	15
2	30
3	46
4	61
5	76
6	91
7	107
8	122
9	137
10	152
11	168
12	183
13	198
14	213
15	228
20	305
25	381
30	457

Tsp	g
1	5
2	10
3	15
4	20
5	25
6	30
7	36
8	41
9	46
10	51
11	56
12	61
13	66
14	71
15	76
20	102
25	127
30	152

Tbsp	g
1	15
2	30
3	46
4	61
5	76
6	91
7	107
8	122
9	137
10	152
11	168
12	183
13	198
14	213
15	228
20	305
25	381
30	457

Tsp	g
1	5
2	10
3	15
4	20
5	25
6	30
7	36
8	41
9	46
10	51
11	56
12	61
13	66
14	71
15	76
20	102
25	127
30	152