1/3 cup of heavy cream equals 78 grams using Spoon & Level. Dip & Sweep: 92g. Sifted: 67g.
How Many Grams is 1/3 cup of Heavy Cream?
78g
Using Spoon & Level
≈ ⅓ cup
All Methods & Units Compared
| Unit | Spoon & Level | Dip & Sweep | Sifted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grams | 78g | 92g | 67g |
| Tablespoons | 5.33 | 5.33 | 5.33 |
| Teaspoons | 15.98 | 15.98 | 15.98 |
| Milliliters | 78.78 | 78.78 | 78.78 |
Try Different Weights
How to Measure 1/3 cup of Heavy Cream - 3 Methods Compared
Spoon & Level
⅓ cups
(235g/cup)
✅ Recommended
Dip & Sweep
¼ cups
(277g/cup)
⚠️ Heavy +18%
Sifted
⅜ cups
(200g/cup)
🪶 Light -15%
Heavy Cream - Cups to Grams Conversion Table
Heavy Cream Nutrition Facts - 78g (Calories, Carbs & Protein)
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 78g
Per 1 cup (spoon & level): 799 calories, 6.6g carbs, 4.9g protein, 84.8g fat
Values are approximate and based on USDA data.
How to Measure Heavy Cream Correctly
Heavy cream (36%+ fat) whips to stiff peaks and is essential for ganache, whipped cream, and rich sauces.
Cold heavy cream whips better than warm cream. Chill your bowl and beaters for best results.
Heavy cream can be thinned with milk to make a half-and-half substitute: equal parts cream and milk.
78g of heavy cream is about 1/3 cup using Spoon & Level. For consistency, stick to one measuring method across the whole recipe.
Why Cup-to-Grams Accuracy Matters for Heavy Cream
Small cup changes create big weight differences. For heavy cream, 1/3 cup is about 78g, but just 1/4 cup more jumps to 137g.
This is why cup-based recipes can drift: packed, loose, or sifted volume can shift your actual grams. Using grams keeps hydration and texture consistent across batches.
1/8 cup
29g
1/3 cup (exact)
78g
1/2 cup
137g
If your recipe starts in cups, convert once to grams and bake by weight. That avoids hidden volume error and makes your result repeatable every time.
Frequently Asked Questions - Heavy Cream Cups to Grams
1/3 cup of heavy cream equals about 78g using Spoon & Level. Dip & Sweep: 92g. Sifted: 67g.
Yes. The same cup volume can vary by method. For this amount: Spoon & Level 78g, Dip & Sweep 92g, Sifted 67g.
1 cup of heavy cream is approximately 235g with Spoon & Level.