1/2 cup of sour cream equals 120 grams using Spoon & Level. Dip & Sweep: 141g. Sifted: 102g.
How Many Grams is 1/2 cup of Sour Cream?
120g
Using Spoon & Level
≈ ½ cup
All Methods & Units Compared
| Unit | Spoon & Level | Dip & Sweep | Sifted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grams | 120g | 141g | 102g |
| Tablespoons | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Teaspoons | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Milliliters | 118.29 | 118.29 | 118.29 |
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Blueberry Muffins (scaled to 1x, serves 12)
| Ingredient | Grams | Cups |
|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | 300g | 2 ⅜ cups |
| Granulated Sugar | 150g | ¾ cup |
| Butter(melted) | 80g | ⅓ cup |
| Sour Cream | 120g | ½ cup |
How to Measure 1/2 cup of Sour Cream - 3 Methods Compared
Spoon & Level
½ cups
(240g/cup)
✅ Recommended
Dip & Sweep
⅜ cups
(283g/cup)
⚠️ Heavy +18%
Sifted
⅝ cups
(204g/cup)
🪶 Light -15%
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Sour Cream Nutrition Facts - 120g (Calories, Carbs & Protein)
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 120g
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
Sour cream adds moisture and tang to cakes, muffins, and quick breads. It also tenderizes gluten.
Full-fat sour cream works best in baking. Low-fat versions can make baked goods gummy.
Sour cream activates baking soda due to its acidity, providing additional leavening in quick breads.
120g of sour cream is about 1/2 cup 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, 1/2 cup is about 120g, but just 1/4 cup more jumps to 180g.
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.
1/4 cup
60g
1/2 cup (exact)
120g
3/4 cup
180g
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
1/2 cup of sour cream equals about 120g using Spoon & Level. Dip & Sweep: 141g. Sifted: 102g.
Yes. The same cup volume can vary by method. For this amount: Spoon & Level 120g, Dip & Sweep 141g, Sifted 102g.
1 cup of sour cream is approximately 240g with Spoon & Level.