280 Grams of Sour Cream to Cups
Ingredient
Sour Cream
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 1.17 (1⅛)
- Tablespoons
- 18.7
- Teaspoons
- 56.0
- Milliliters
- 276 ml
280 grams of sour cream = 1.17 cups (1⅛ cup / 18.7 tablespoons)
Sour Cream has a density of approximately 240g per cup. Full-fat. Light or low-fat versions can run 10-15g lighter per cup. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 270g | 1.13 | 1⅛ | 18.0 |
| 275g | 1.15 | 1⅛ | 18.3 |
| 280g | 1.17 | 1⅛ | 18.7 |
| 290g | 1.21 | 1¼ | 19.3 |
| 300g | 1.25 | 1¼ | 20.0 |
Bakers reach for sour cream in amounts like this for everyday recipes — scaling a batch up, adjusting a single serving, or matching a recipe written in grams. Measuring by weight keeps the result consistent no matter who's in the kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 280 grams of sour cream in cups?+
280 grams of sour cream is 1.17 cups (1⅛ cup), or 18.7 tablespoons.
How do I measure 280 grams of sour cream without a scale?+
Use 1⅛ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 18.7 tablespoons instead.