Quick Answer
One US cup of heavy cream weighs about 238 grams. That works out to 14.9 g per tablespoon and 4.96 g per teaspoon. Whipped cream is mostly air - do not use this for whipped. Weights vary slightly by brand, moisture, and how tightly you pack - for precise baking, a kitchen scale beats volume measures.
Key Facts
- 1 cup heavy cream = 238 g
- 1 tablespoon = 14.9 g
- 1 teaspoon = 4.96 g
- 1/2 cup = 119 g
- 1 cup = 236.59 mL (volume does not change, weight does)
- Values assume standard US measures (1 cup = 236.59 mL)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams in 1 cup of heavy cream?
About 238 grams, scoop-and-level for dry ingredients. Whipped cream is mostly air - do not use this for whipped.
How many grams in a tablespoon of heavy cream?
One US tablespoon (15 mL) of heavy cream is about 14.9 grams. A teaspoon is 4.96 g.
Why does heavy cream weigh more (or less) than water?
Its density differs from water's 1 g/mL: 1 cup of heavy cream weighs 238 g versus 237 g for water. Denser liquids (honey, syrup) weigh more per cup; oils weigh less.
How many cups is 100 g of heavy cream?
100 g ÷ 238 g/cup ≈ 0.42 cups - about a little less than a full cup. The reverse table on this page covers 25-1000 g.
Should I weigh or measure by volume?
Weighing is more accurate - volume measures vary with how you scoop, pack, and level, and brands differ by 5-15%. For cookies and cakes where ratios matter, grams are the professional standard. The tables here convert either direction.