Liquids
Convert tablespoons of heavy cream to grams
One tablespoon of heavy cream weighs about 14.9 g, and half a tablespoon comes to roughly 7.44 g. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.
1 tbsp of heavy cream =
14.9 g
- oz
- 0.525
- kg
- 0.015
- lb
- 0.033
Heavy Cream: 238 g per US cup · USDA FoodData Central. Measure cream before whipping. Whipped cream doubles in volume with no change in weight.
Full heavy cream chart →Heavy Cream at a glance
Every number on this page comes from a single figure: 238 grams per US cup (USDA FoodData Central).
- 1 cup
- 238 g
- 1 tablespoon
- 14.9 g
- 1 teaspoon
- 4.96 g
- 1 cup in ounces
- 8.4 oz
- 100 g in cups
- 0.42 cups
- Density
- 1.01 g/ml
tablespoons to grams chart for heavy cream
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| Tablespoons (US) | Grams | Ounces (weight) | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 14.9 g | 0.525 oz | 0.033 lb |
| 2 tbsp | 29.8 g | 1.05 oz | 0.066 lb |
| 3 tbsp | 44.6 g | 1.57 oz | 0.098 lb |
| 4 tbsp | 59.5 g | 2.1 oz | 0.131 lb |
| 5 tbsp | 74.4 g | 2.62 oz | 0.164 lb |
| 6 tbsp | 89.3 g | 3.15 oz | 0.197 lb |
| 8 tbsp | 119 g | 4.2 oz | 0.262 lb |
| 10 tbsp | 149 g | 5.25 oz | 0.328 lb |
| 12 tbsp | 179 g | 6.3 oz | 0.394 lb |
| 16 tbsp | 238 g | 8.4 oz | 0.525 lb |
How this conversion is calculated
Volume-to-weight conversions are only as good as the density behind them. We treat heavy cream as 238 g per US customary cup, which works out to 1.006 g/ml. From there:
- Your tablespoons figure is converted into millilitres or grams using standard unit sizes (tbsp = 14.8 ml).
- The density above bridges volume and weight in whichever direction you need.
- The result is rounded the way a cook would round it — to the nearest gram, or to a usable fraction such as 3/8 cups.
Measuring heavy cream accurately
Measure cream before whipping. Whipped cream doubles in volume with no change in weight.
If a recipe matters to you — bread, macarons, anything with a tight hydration or ratio — weigh it. A £10 digital scale removes the single largest source of variation in home baking, and it is faster than washing three measuring cups.
When cups are fine
- Liquids measured in a proper jug, where volume is the honest unit anyway.
- Forgiving savoury cooking: soups, stews, stir-fries, marinades.
- Small amounts of leaveners and spices, as long as you use level spoons.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in 1 tablespoon of heavy cream?
1 tablespoon of heavy cream is 14.9 g. This is based on a density of 238 g per US cup.
How many grams are in 2 tablespoons of heavy cream?
2 tablespoons of heavy cream is 29.8 g, and 7.44 g for half a tablespoon.
How much is 100 g of heavy cream in cups?
100 g of heavy cream is about 3/8 cups. Weight is always the more reliable measurement, so use a scale when the recipe gives grams.
Why do other sites give a different number for heavy cream?
Measure cream before whipping. Whipped cream doubles in volume with no change in weight.
Do UK and Australian cups give the same result?
No. A US customary cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup used in Australia and New Zealand is 250 ml, and an old UK imperial cup is 284 ml. Our default is the US cup, but you can pick metric cups in the converter.