Sour Cream: How Many Grams in a Tablespoon?
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
| tbsp | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 |
| 2 | 30 |
| 3 | 44 |
| 4 | 59 |
| 5 | 74 |
| 6 | 89 |
| 7 | 104 |
| 8 | 118 |
| 9 | 133 |
| 10 | 148 |
| 11 | 163 |
| 12 | 177 |
| 13 | 192 |
| 14 | 207 |
| 15 | 222 |
| 20 | 296 |
| 25 | 370 |
| 30 | 444 |
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.