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Also known as 48% cream.
1 cup of double cream = 8.3 ounces. That's based on a 237 g per cup baseline. Because double cream can shift with temperature and texture state, weighing is usually more accurate than measuring by volume.
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8.3 ounces
Based on double cream density of 1 g/ml
Sources: King Arthur Baking, USDA FoodData Central
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Packages of double cream are usually labeled by weight. These are weight ounces converted at 237 g per cup — not fluid ounces.
| Package size | US cups |
|---|---|
| 4 oz | 0.48 cups |
| 8 oz | 0.96 cups |
| 12 oz | 1.4 cups |
| 16 oz | 1.9 cups |
| 24 oz | 2.9 cups |
| 32 oz | 3.8 cups |
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| cups | ounces |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 2.1 ounces |
| 1/3 cups | 2.8 ounces |
| 1/2 cups | 4.2 ounces |
| 1 cups | 8.3 ounces |
| 1.50 cups | 12.5 ounces |
| 2 cups | 16.7 ounces |
| 3 cups | 25.0 ounces |
| 4 cups | 33.4 ounces |
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).
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1 cups of Double Cream equals 8.3 ounces
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Cup size
Based on us cup (236.6 ml) · density data from baking references and our own measurements.Advertisement
Why this conversion varies
Double Cream changes behavior based on temperature and fat state.
- Cold, softened, and melted states do not fill cups the same way.
- Air pockets and smearing can alter volume fills.
- This page uses a consistent 237 g per cup baseline for repeatable conversions.
Why this conversion matters
Double Cream influences richness, tenderness, and structure. Consistent conversion helps maintain stable emulsions and predictable bake results.
Practical baking use
The UK's rich pouring and whipping cream, at a minimum 48% milk fat — noticeably richer than US heavy cream's 36-38%. Use this conversion as a practical starting point for scaling recipes with double cream.
- If consistency matters, verify with a small test batch first.
- Use weight-based measurements when precision is critical.
FAQ
How much is 1 cup of double cream in ounces?
1 cup of double cream is 8.3 ounces using a 237 g per cup baseline.
Is 8 oz of double cream the same as 1 cup?
0.96 cups — 8 oz by weight of double cream is almost exactly 1 US cup, but only because its density is close to water's. A cup of double cream weighs 237 g (8.3 oz). Ounces on this page are weight, not fluid ounces — the "8 oz = 1 cup" rule only holds for water-like liquids.
Is it better to weigh double cream for baking?
Usually yes. Weight-based measuring reduces shifts from temperature and texture state, so your results are more repeatable.
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Recipe Context for Double Cream
For laminated dough: temperature and exact fat mass impact layer definition.
For creaming methods: weight keeps butter-to-sugar balance stable.
For custards: tight dairy ratios reduce curdling risk.
Common Pitfalls
- Switching brands without re-checking weight can change texture and bake time.
- Using volume-only measurements for dense ingredients can overshoot recipe targets.
- Butter and dairy temperature affects emulsion stability and spread.
Brand Variance Example
Baseline on this page: 1 cup double cream = 237g. Real-world range can shift by about 6% because temperature and fat phase (solid vs softened vs melted) change effective volume.
Example for 2 cups: baseline 474g, common range 446g-502g. If your bake is texture-sensitive, start with the lower bound and adjust after a test batch.
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