How-to · Updated October 2, 2026
How much whipped cream does 1 cup of heavy cream make?
Direct answer
1 US cup of heavy cream at medium peaks is about 1.95 US cups whipped (~461 ml). That is about 3.9 servings of ½ cup each.
Soft, medium, and stiff peaks
One US cup of liquid heavy cream. Volume is liquid cups times the peak factor.
| Peaks | Factor | Whipped | ½-cup servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soft peaks | 1.72× | 1.72 US cups whipped (~407 ml) | 3.4 |
| Medium peaks | 1.95× | 1.95 US cups whipped (~461 ml) | 3.9 |
| Stiff peaks | 2.15× | 2.15 US cups whipped (~509 ml) | 4.3 |
Two cups (a US pint) at medium peaks is 3.9 US cups whipped (~923 ml), about 7.8 half-cup servings.
Limits
- Planning volume for dairy heavy cream. Fat percent, a warm bowl, and whipping past stiff peaks all change the result.
- This is not a storage rule. Keep dairy cold and follow usual refrigeration times.
- Coconut cream and other plant creams are outside this factor. Use the brand’s own yield.
Use the calculator
Working backward from the topping you need: how much heavy cream for whipped cream. Change the cup amount in the whipped cream yield calculator.