8 oz Cream Cheese in Grams and Cups, Plus Sour Cream

Last updated October 11, 2026

8 oz cream cheese in grams is 227 grams, since 1 ounce equals 28.35 grams (NIST). A standard 8 ounce block also fills about 1 cup, based on the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart value of 227 grams per cup. Sour cream weighs the same per cup in that chart, and USDA lists it at 230 grams. That makes both easy to convert, because the ounces on the label and the cups in a recipe line up almost exactly.

Cream Cheese and Sour Cream Calculator

Pick cream cheese or sour cream, type an amount, and choose ounces, grams or cups. The calculator shows the same amount in all three units plus tablespoons. Every result uses the same numbers as the charts on this page.

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226.8 g

8 oz cream cheese · 227 g per US cup

1 cup16 tbsp

8 oz Cream Cheese in Grams and Other Package Sizes

US cream cheese is sold by weight, most often in 8 ounce blocks and 3 ounce packages. This chart turns each size into grams, cups and tablespoons. It uses 28.35 grams per ounce and 227 grams per cup.

Cream cheese	Grams	Cups	Tablespoons
1 oz	28 g	1/8 cup	2 tbsp
2 oz	57 g	1/4 cup	4 tbsp
3 oz	85 g	1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp	6 tbsp
4 oz	113 g	1/2 cup	8 tbsp
6 oz	170 g	3/4 cup	12 tbsp
8 oz	227 g	1 cup	16 tbsp
12 oz	340 g	1 1/2 cups	24 tbsp
16 oz	454 g	2 cups	32 tbsp

4oz Cream Cheese in Grams

4oz cream cheese in grams is 113 grams, which is half of a standard block. It equals 1/2 cup or 8 tablespoons. Cut an 8 ounce block in half to get it without a scale.

8 oz Cream Cheese in Cups

An 8 ounce block fills about 1 cup once it is softened and pressed into the cup. USDA lists cream cheese at 232 grams per cup (USDA), which puts the block at 0.98 cup. The difference is about 1 teaspoon, so you can treat one block as 1 cup.

1 Cup Sour Cream in Grams

1 cup sour cream in grams is 227 grams in the King Arthur Baking chart. USDA FoodData Central lists 230 grams per cup for cultured sour cream (USDA), a gap of only 3 grams. Either number works for baking.

Cups	Sour cream (King Arthur)	Sour cream (USDA, 230 g)	Ounces
1/4 cup	57 g	58 g	2.0 oz
1/3 cup	76 g	77 g	2.7 oz
1/2 cup	113 g	115 g	4.0 oz
2/3 cup	151 g	153 g	5.3 oz
3/4 cup	170 g	173 g	6.0 oz
1 cup	227 g	230 g	8.0 oz
1 1/2 cups	340 g	345 g	12.0 oz
2 cups	454 g	460 g	16.0 oz

Is 8 oz of Sour Cream 1 Cup?

Yes, almost exactly. 8 ounces of sour cream weighs 227 grams, and 1 cup weighs 227 to 230 grams. A 16 ounce tub holds about 2 cups.

Heavy Cream by the Cup

Heavy cream often shows up next to sour cream in recipes. One cup of heavy cream weighs about 238 grams, based on USDA’s 29.8 grams per fluid ounce (USDA). A pint is 2 cups, so a pint of heavy cream weighs about 476 grams.

Grams of Cream Cheese or Sour Cream in Cups

Recipes from Europe and Australia often list cream cheese and sour cream in grams. Divide the grams by 227 to get cups. The ounces column helps when you shop for US packages.

Grams	Cups	Ounces
50 g	1/4 cup	1.8 oz
100 g	1/4 cup plus 3 tbsp	3.5 oz
120 g	1/2 cup	4.2 oz
150 g	2/3 cup	5.3 oz
200 g	3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp	7.1 oz
250 g	1 cup plus 2 tbsp	8.8 oz
300 g	1 1/3 cups	10.6 oz
500 g	2 cups plus 3 tbsp	17.6 oz

Tablespoons of Cream Cheese and Sour Cream

One tablespoon of cream cheese or sour cream weighs about 14 grams, based on 227 grams per cup. Two tablespoons make 1 ounce. A 3 ounce package of cream cheese holds 6 tablespoons.

How to Convert Cream Cheese and Sour Cream

Three numbers cover every conversion on this page. One ounce is 28.35 grams, one cup is 227 grams, and one cup is 8 ounces by weight. Multiply or divide by these numbers to switch units.

Ounces to Grams and Cups

Multiply the ounces by 28.35 to get grams. For 6 ounces, 6 × 28.35 = 170 grams. Divide by 227 to get cups, so 170 grams is 3/4 cup.

Grams to Cups

Divide the grams by 227. For 250 grams, 250 ÷ 227 = 1.1 cups. That is about 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons.

Tips for Measuring

Thick dairy foods leave air pockets in a cup, so a few habits help. These tips keep your amounts close to the charts. Each one fixes a common mistake.

Measure cream cheese by the package. The ounces on the label are more accurate than packing a cup.
Soften it first. Room temperature cream cheese presses into a cup without gaps.
Weigh whipped cream cheese. It has air whipped in, so a cup of it weighs less than a cup of block cream cheese.
Stir sour cream before measuring. This mixes back any liquid on top.
Scrape the cup. A rubber spatula gets out every bit that clings to the sides.

Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 8 oz of cream cheese?

8 ounces of cream cheese is 226.8 grams, which rounds to 227 grams. That is one standard US block. Labels print it as 226 or 227 grams.

How many cups is 8 oz of cream cheese?

8 ounces of cream cheese is about 1 cup. That is 16 tablespoons. Soften it before pressing it into the cup.

How many grams is 1 cup of cream cheese?

One cup of cream cheese weighs about 227 grams. USDA lists 232 grams per cup. Either value works for most recipes.

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

Half a cup of cream cheese weighs 113 grams. That is 4 ounces, or half a block. It equals 8 tablespoons.

How many ounces is 1/4 cup of cream cheese?

A quarter cup of cream cheese is 2 ounces. That is 57 grams. It equals 4 tablespoons.

How many cups is 250 grams of cream cheese?

250 grams of cream cheese is 1.1 cups, or about 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons. That is 8.8 ounces. It is a little more than one US block.

How many cups is 8 oz of sour cream?

8 ounces of sour cream is about 1 cup. It weighs 227 grams. A 16 ounce tub holds about 2 cups.

How many cups in a pint of heavy cream?

A pint of heavy cream holds 2 cups. That is 16 fluid ounces, or about 473 ml. It weighs about 476 grams.

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About This Converter

This page was written for home bakers who make cheesecake, frosting, dips and sauces. Our 227 gram cup value comes from King Arthur Baking, and the USDA values are shown beside it. The calculator, the charts and the answers all use the same numbers, so they always match. We review the numbers every quarter and show the date at the top of the page.