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Convert teaspoons of heavy cream to grams

One teaspoon of heavy cream weighs about 4.96 g, and half a teaspoon comes to roughly 2.48 g. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.

1 tsp of heavy cream =

4.96 g

oz
0.175
kg
0.0050
lb
0.011

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

teaspoons to grams chart for heavy cream

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Heavy Cream — measured by volume
Teaspoons (US)GramsOunces (weight)Pounds
1/4 tsp1.24 g0.044 oz0.0027 lb
1/2 tsp2.48 g0.087 oz0.0055 lb
3/4 tsp3.72 g0.131 oz0.0082 lb
1 tsp4.96 g0.175 oz0.011 lb
1 1/2 tsp7.44 g0.262 oz0.016 lb
2 tsp9.92 g0.35 oz0.022 lb
3 tsp14.9 g0.525 oz0.033 lb
4 tsp19.8 g0.7 oz0.044 lb
6 tsp29.8 g1.05 oz0.066 lb
8 tsp39.7 g1.4 oz0.087 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:

  1. Your teaspoons figure is converted into millilitres or grams using standard unit sizes (tsp = 4.93 ml).
  2. The density above bridges volume and weight in whichever direction you need.
  3. 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 teaspoon of heavy cream?

1 teaspoon of heavy cream is 4.96 g. This is based on a density of 238 g per US cup.

How many grams are in 2 teaspoons of heavy cream?

2 teaspoons of heavy cream is 9.92 g, and 2.48 g for half a teaspoon.

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.

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