How many grams are in 1 cup of heavy cream?

One US cup of heavy cream weighs approximately 238 grams. This is based on a volume of 240 ml and a typical heavy cream density of about 0.99 g/ml.

How many grams is 1/2 cup of heavy cream?

Half a cup of heavy cream is approximately 119 grams.

How many grams is 2 cups of heavy cream?

Two US cups of heavy cream weigh approximately 476 grams.

Is heavy cream the same weight as heavy whipping cream?

Yes, for conversion purposes. Heavy cream and heavy whipping cream both have at least 36% milk fat and share nearly identical density, so the same 238 g/cup figure applies to both.

Is 1 cup of heavy cream the same as 240 ml?

By volume, yes — 1 US cup equals 240 ml as the culinary standard. The weight in grams is lower than 240 because heavy cream is slightly less dense than water.

Does whipping the cream change its weight in grams?

No. Whipping adds air and increases volume, so whipped cream takes up more cups for the same gram weight. Always weigh heavy cream before whipping for an accurate conversion.

Heavy Cream Cups to Grams Converter

Name: Heavy Cream Cups to Grams Converter
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Author: Nham Vu

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Heavy Cream Quick Reference

1 US cup = 240 ml. Heavy cream density ≈ 0.99 g/ml → 238 g/cup.

Cups	Tbsp	ml	Grams	Oz (wt)
1/4 cup	4	60	59.5 g	2.1 oz
1/3 cup	5 1/3	80	79.3 g	2.8 oz
1/2 cup	8	120	119 g	4.2 oz
2/3 cup	10 2/3	160	158.7 g	5.6 oz
3/4 cup	12	180	178.5 g	6.3 oz
1 cup	16	240	238 g	8.4 oz
1 1/2 cups	24	360	357 g	12.6 oz
2 cups	32	480	476 g	16.8 oz

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Convert US cups of heavy cream to grams instantly using a standard 238 g/cup density.

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Use cases

Weigh heavy cream precisely when a recipe calls for cups but you have a kitchen scale.
Convert a metric recipe listing heavy cream in milliliters to grams.
Scale up a whipped cream or ganache recipe that calls for 3/4 cup of heavy cream.
Verify the weight of heavy cream before adding it to a soup or sauce base.
Convert tablespoons of heavy cream to grams for small-batch recipes.
Check how many grams are in a pint or quart carton of heavy cream.

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Last updated: 2026-07-22 · Reviewed by Nham Vu