1 1/3 cups of sour cream equals 319 grams using Spoon & Level. Dip & Sweep: 377g. Sifted: 272g.

How Many Grams is 1 1/3 cups of Sour Cream?

319g

Using Spoon & Level

≈ 1 and ⅓ cups

⛰️ Baking above 3,500 ft?

All Methods & Units Compared

Unit	Spoon & Level	Dip & Sweep	Sifted
Grams	319g	377g	272g
Tablespoons	21.33	21.33	21.33
Teaspoons	63.98	63.98	63.98
Milliliters	315.37	315.37	315.37

How to Measure 1 1/3 cups of Sour Cream - 3 Methods Compared

Spoon & Level

1 and ⅓ cups

(240g/cup)

✅ Recommended

Dip & Sweep

1 and ⅛ cups

(283g/cup)

⚠️ Heavy +18%

Sifted

1 and ⅝ cups

(204g/cup)

🪶 Light -15%

Sour Cream - Cups to Grams Conversion Table

1/8 cup30g 1/4 cup60g 1/3 cup80g 1/2 cup120g 2/3 cup160g 3/4 cup180g 1 cup240g 1 1/4 cups300g

Sour Cream Nutrition Facts - 319g (Calories, Carbs & Protein)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 319g

Calories632

Total Fat61.9g

Total Carbohydrates14.7g

Dietary Fiber0g

Total Sugars13.1g

Protein7.7g

Per 1 cup (spoon & level): 475 calories, 11g carbs, 5.8g protein, 46.6g fat

Values are approximate and based on USDA data.

How to Measure Sour Cream Correctly

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Sour cream adds moisture and tang to cakes, muffins, and quick breads. It also tenderizes gluten.

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Full-fat sour cream works best in baking. Low-fat versions can make baked goods gummy.

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Sour cream activates baking soda due to its acidity, providing additional leavening in quick breads.

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319g of sour cream is about 1 1/3 cups using Spoon & Level. For consistency, stick to one measuring method across the whole recipe.

Why Cup-to-Grams Accuracy Matters for Sour Cream

Small cup changes create big weight differences. For sour cream, 1 1/3 cups is about 319g, but just 1/4 cup more jumps to 379g.

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 1/8 cup

260g

1 1/3 cups (exact)

319g

1 1/2 cups

379g

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 - Sour Cream Cups to Grams

1 1/3 cups of sour cream equals about 319g using Spoon & Level. Dip & Sweep: 377g. Sifted: 272g.

Yes. The same cup volume can vary by method. For this amount: Spoon & Level 319g, Dip & Sweep 377g, Sifted 272g.

1 cup of sour cream is approximately 240g with Spoon & Level.

More Conversions

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