1 Cup Heavy Cream in Grams - Quick Converter (238g)

1 cup heavy cream in grams equals 238g. Convert 1/2 cup (119g), 1/3 cup (79g), 1/4 cup (60g), 3/4 cup (178g). Heavy cream cups to grams instant calculator.

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Regular/Whole Milk
3.25% fat content
240g per cup
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Greek Yogurt (Full-fat)
20g protein/cup
285g per cup
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Sour Cream (Regular)
18-20% fat
242g per cup
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Heavy/Whipping Cream
35%+ fat content
238g per cup
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Unsweetened
240g per cup
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0% fat content
245g per cup
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2% Milk
2% fat content
242g per cup
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Sweetened, thick
306g per cup
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Unsweetened, concentrated
252g per cup
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Dehydrated milk powder
120g per cup
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2% fat, high protein
280g per cup
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0% fat, 22g protein
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Temperature Guide for Baking

Cold (40°F/4°C)

Best for: Pastry, pie crusts

Denser by ~2-3%

Room Temp (70°F/21°C)

Best for: Cakes, cookies

Standard density

Warm (95-110°F)

Best for: Yeast breads

⚠️ Don't exceed 110°F

Pro Baker's Tip

For the most accurate results, always weigh your dairy products! Volume measurements can vary by up to 10% depending on temperature, brand, and even how you pour. Greek yogurt especially varies between brands - Fage can be 290g/cup while others are 280g/cup. A digital scale removes all guesswork.

1 cup heavy cream in grams equals exactly 238g. This is the most searched heavy cream conversion! For quick reference: 1/2 cup heavy cream in grams is 119g, 1/3 cup heavy cream in grams is 79g (trending up 900%!), 1/4 cup heavy cream in grams is 60g, and 3/4 cup heavy cream in grams is 178g. Our heavy cream cups to grams converter below handles any amount instantly.

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1 cup Heavy Cream = 238g
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1/2 cup
119g
1/2 cup heavy cream in grams
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1/3 cup
79g
1/3 cup heavy cream in grams
Ganache size
1/4 cup
60g
1/4 cup heavy cream in grams
Cake recipes
3/4 cup
178g
3/4 cup heavy cream in grams

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🔥 Why is "1/3 cup heavy cream in grams" trending up 900%?

The viral British Scone Recipe that's all over TikTok uses exactly 1/3 cup heavy cream in grams (79g)! Plus, it's the perfect amount for small-batch ganache (covers 6 cupcakes). Not making scones? This amount of heavy cream cups to grams also makes stellar Alfredo sauce for 2.

Use our enhanced converter below - now with whipping cream, double cream, and substitutes!

🆘 Out of Heavy Cream? Don't Panic!

Emergency Substitute (Really Works!):

3/4 cup whole milk (180g) + 1/4 cup melted butter (57g) = 1 cup heavy cream substitute

⚠️ Works for: Soups, sauces, baking
❌ Won't work for: Whipping (won't hold peaks)

For Whipping:

Chill a can of coconut milk overnight, scoop the solid part. Or use whipping cream (same measurements).

For Coffee/Small Amount:

Use half & half or even whole milk (won't be as rich but works in a pinch).

Why Heavy Cream Measurements are Tricky (Not Your Fault!)

🌡️ Temperature Changes Everything

Cold cream (from fridge): 240g/cup
Room temp: 238g/cup
After 5 min whipping: 235g/cup
That's why recipes fail!

💰 It's Expensive to Waste

At $4-5 per cup, messing up hurts.
Too much = soupy ganache
Too little = grainy texture
Get it right the first time.

🤷 Confusing Labels

"Heavy Cream" = "Heavy Whipping Cream"
35-40% fat = Same thing
Different from "Whipping Cream" (30%)
See all types compared

Complete Heavy Cream Conversion Chart - Cups to Grams

Amount Grams Milliliters What It's For
1 tablespoon 15g 15ml Coffee (heavy cream in coffee)
1/4 cup heavy cream in grams 60g 59ml Small ganache
1/3 cup heavy cream in grams 79g 79ml Scones (trending!)
1/2 cup heavy cream in grams 119g 118ml Caramel sauce
2/3 cup heavy cream in grams 159g 158ml Quiche
3/4 cup heavy cream in grams 178g 177ml Cake recipes
1 cup heavy cream in grams 238g 237ml Whips to 2 cups
2 cups heavy cream in grams (1 pint) 476g 473ml Large batch whipping cream

💡 Money-saving tip: Buy the pint (2 cups) size - it's usually only $1 more than the small carton!

Whipping Heavy Cream Without Fear

The 60-Second Rule That Never Fails:

0-20 sec

Foamy → For coffee

20-40 sec

Soft peaks → Folding into mousse

40-60 sec

Stiff peaks → Piping/frosting

60+ sec

STOP! → Or you'll make butter

🧊 Success Secret: Everything COLD

Bowl in freezer 15 min + Cold cream + Cold beaters = Perfect every time
Add 1 tbsp powdered sugar per cup for stability

Brand Differences (Yes, They Matter!)

Not all heavy cream weighs the same:

Organic Valley
238g/cup • 36% fat • Best for whipping
Land O'Lakes
240g/cup • 40% fat • Ultra-pasteurized
Store Brands
235-240g/cup • 35-36% fat • Good value
Local Dairy
242g/cup • 38-40% fat • Not ultra-pasteurized

💡 Ultra-pasteurized takes longer to whip but lasts 2-3 weeks longer

Perfect Pairings & Common Uses

For Ganache (1:1 ratio)

1 cup heavy cream (238g) +
1 cup chocolate chips (170g) =
Perfect ganache for 12 cupcakes

Heat cream to just steaming (don't boil!), pour over chocolate, wait 2 min, stir

For Whipped Cream

1 cup heavy cream (238g) +
2-3 tbsp powdered sugar (15-23g) =
2 cups whipped cream

Optional: Add 1/8 tsp cream of tartar to stabilize

For Baking

Cheesecake: 1 cup (prevents cracks)
Scones: 1/3 cup (tender crumb)
Coffee cake: 1/2 cup (moist texture)
Quiche: 2/3 cup (silky custard)

Questions Everyone Asks (You're Not Alone!)

How many grams is 1 cup heavy cream?

1 cup heavy cream in grams equals exactly 238 grams. This is the standard conversion for heavy cream cups to grams used in all professional kitchens. Heavy cream has a density slightly less than water due to its high fat content (36-40%). Whether you call it heavy cream, heavy whipping cream, or whipping cream (35%+), the conversion remains 238g per cup.

Is heavy cream the same as whipping cream?

Almost! Heavy cream has 36-40% fat, whipping cream has 30-35%. Both work for most recipes, but heavy cream whips better and holds its shape longer. In our heavy cream cups to grams converter, they have the same weight (238g/cup). If your recipe failed with "whipping cream," low fat content might be why. For whipping cream cups to grams, use the same conversion.

Why did my cream turn to butter?

You whipped it for more than 60 seconds! It happens to everyone. Good news: strain out the liquid (that's buttermilk - save it!) and you've made fresh butter. About 1 cup cream = 1/3 cup butter. Next time, watch the clock!

Can I use light cream instead?

Light cream (18-20% fat) won't whip at all - not enough fat. For cooking/baking, you can use it but your results will be less rich. It weighs about the same (240g/cup). Better option: Mix half heavy cream + half milk.

My recipe says "double cream" - help!

That's British! Double cream is 48% fat (even richer than heavy cream). If you're in the US, just use heavy cream - it's the closest thing. Same measurements apply (238g/cup). See our US vs UK converter for more differences.

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