Sour Cream
Sour cream is fermented cream with a high fat content (~20%). Like Greek yogurt, it is dense and difficult to level in a spoon without trapping air. Weighing ensures your coffee cakes and stroganoffs get the right richness without accidental heaviness.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| mL | g |
|---|---|
| 10 | 8 |
| 25 | 20 |
| 50 | 40 |
| 75 | 60 |
| 100 | 80 |
Weigh for dips, baked goods, and marinades; adds tang and tenderness.
How this conversion works
Milliliters measure volume while grams measure weight. Because Sour Cream has a density of 0.8 g/mL, 10 mL weighs 8 g — not 10 g as it would for water. This converter uses the real density of Sour Cream so every measurement is accurate.
Measurement notes
Values are rounded to the nearest whole gram. Actual weight can vary slightly with compaction, temperature, and brand. For precision baking, a kitchen scale is always more reliable than volume measurements.
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FAQ
- Sour Cream vs. Crème Fraîche?
- Crème Fraîche is richer (30% fat vs 20%) and less tangy. They are interchangeable by weight, but Crème Fraîche is less likely to curdle when boiled in sauces.