Butter (Salted & Unsalted) — Cups to Grams & Grams to Cups Converter
Convert butter between grams, cups, and spoons — 1 US cup = 226.8 g (8 oz) · 1 Metric cup = 239.7 g.
Butter (Salted & Unsalted) Weight ↔ Volume Calculator
Convert grams ↔ US cups (236.59 mL), Metric cups (250 mL), tbsp, tsp, mL, and oz
Instant Equivalents for 1 US cup of Butter
Butter (Salted & Unsalted) — Cups, Tablespoons & Teaspoons to Grams Chart (US & Metric Cups)
Calculated using published density 0.9586 g/mL (USDA FoodData Central & King Arthur Baking). Includes side-by-side weights for both US Customary Cups (236.59 mL) and Metric Cups (250 mL). Values vary by brand, humidity and how you pack the cup.
| Volume Measure | US Volume (mL) | US Cup Grams (USDA / 2 Sticks (226.8 g/cup)) | Ounces (oz wt) | Metric Cup (250 mL) Grams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (1 tsp) | 4.929 mL | 4.725 g | 0.1667 oz | 4.793 g (metric) |
| 1 Tablespoon (1 tbsp) | 14.79 mL | 14.17 g | 0.5 oz | 14.38 g (metric) |
| 2 Tablespoons (1/8 cup) | 29.57 mL | 28.35 g | 1 oz | 29.96 g |
| 1/4 Cup (4 US tbsp) | 59.15 mL | 56.7 g | 2 oz | 59.91 g |
| 1/3 Cup (5 tbsp + 1 tsp) | 78.86 mL | 75.6 g | 2.667 oz | 79.88 g |
| 1/2 Cup (8 US tbsp) | 118.29 mL | 113.4 g | 4 oz | 119.83 g |
| 2/3 Cup | 157.73 mL | 151.2 g | 5.333 oz | 159.77 g |
| 3/4 Cup (12 US tbsp) | 177.44 mL | 170.1 g | 6 oz | 179.74 g |
| 1 Cup (16 US tbsp / 8 fl oz) | 236.59 mL | 226.79 g | 8 oz | 239.65 g |
| 1 ½ Cups | 354.88 mL | 340.19 g | 12 oz | 359.48 g |
| 2 Cups (1 US Pint) | 473.18 mL | 453.59 g | 16 oz | 479.3 g |
| 3 Cups | 709.76 mL | 680.38 g | 24 oz | 718.95 g |
| 4 Cups (1 US Quart / 1 Liter Metric) | 946.35 mL | 907.17 g | 32 oz | 958.6 g |
Butter (Salted & Unsalted) — Grams to US Cups, Metric Cups, Tbsp, Tsp & Ounces Chart
Quick lookup for converting metric recipe weights in grams into US Customary cups (236.59 mL), Metric cups (250 mL), tablespoons, teaspoons, milliliters, and weight ounces at ρ = 0.9586 g/mL.
| Weight (Grams) | US Cups (236.6 mL) | Metric Cups (250 mL) | Tablespoons (tbsp) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Milliliters (mL) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.0441 US cups | 0.0417 metric cups | 0.7055 tbsp | 2.116 tsp | 10.43 mL | 0.3527 oz |
| 25 g | 0.1102 US cups | 0.1043 metric cups | 1.764 tbsp | 5.291 tsp | 26.08 mL | 0.8818 oz |
| 50 g | 0.2205 US cups | 0.2086 metric cups | 3.527 tbsp | 10.58 tsp | 52.16 mL | 1.764 oz |
| 75 g | 0.3307 US cups | 0.313 metric cups | 5.291 tbsp | 15.87 tsp | 78.24 mL | 2.646 oz |
| 100 g | 0.4409 US cups | 0.4173 metric cups | 7.055 tbsp | 21.16 tsp | 104.32 mL | 3.527 oz |
| 125 g | 0.5512 US cups | 0.5216 metric cups | 8.819 tbsp | 26.46 tsp | 130.4 mL | 4.409 oz |
| 150 g | 0.6614 US cups | 0.6259 metric cups | 10.58 tbsp | 31.75 tsp | 156.48 mL | 5.291 oz |
| 200 g | 0.8819 US cups | 0.8346 metric cups | 14.11 tbsp | 42.33 tsp | 208.64 mL | 7.055 oz |
| 250 g | 1.102 US cups | 1.043 metric cups | 17.64 tbsp | 52.91 tsp | 260.8 mL | 8.818 oz |
| 500 g | 2.205 US cups | 2.086 metric cups | 35.27 tbsp | 105.82 tsp | 521.59 mL | 17.64 oz |
| 1000 g | 4.409 US cups | 4.173 metric cups | 70.55 tbsp | 211.65 tsp | 1,043.19 mL | 35.27 oz |
How to Measure Butter by Sticks, Grams, or Displacement
Butter is a water-in-oil dairy emulsion containing roughly 80%–82% milkfat, 16%–18% water, and 1%–2% milk solids. Because solid butter is awkward to press into a measuring cup without leaving air gaps, converting cups and tablespoons of butter directly into grams (or counting wrapper stick markings) is much faster and cleaner.
In the United States, butter is sold in 1-pound (453.6 g) boxes divided into 4 sticks. Each stick equals 1/2 US cup (8 tablespoons, 4 oz weight, or 113.4 grams). Therefore, 1 US Customary cup (236.59 mL) of butter equals 2 sticks or 226.8 grams (often rounded to 227 g), with a density of 0.9586 g/mL. In a 250 mL Metric cup, 1 cup of butter weighs 239.7 grams (often rounded to 240 g).
Step-by-Step Kitchen Measuring Technique
Whether you are using American 4-ounce sticks or European/Commonwealth 250 g and 500 g blocks, weighing butter on a scale avoids messy cup packing.
- Use wrapper lines on US butter sticks: 1 standard US stick = 1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons = 113.4 g (113 g). Each tablespoon line on the wax wrapper equals 14.2 grams.
- Weigh block butter directly on a scale: In the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, butter is sold in 250 g or 500 g blocks rather than 113 g sticks. Place a plate on your digital scale, tare to zero, and slice off the exact gram weight.
- Avoid packing cold butter into dry cups: Pressing firm butter into a measuring cup traps air pockets at the bottom of the cup and wastes butter clinging to the sides.
Culinary & Baking Notes for Butter (Salted & Unsalted)
- Quick US Stick Cheat Sheet: 1/4 stick (2 tbsp) = 28.3 g · 1/2 stick (4 tbsp / 1/4 cup) = 56.7 g · 1 stick (8 tbsp / 1/2 cup) = 113.4 g · 2 sticks (1 cup) = 226.8 g.
- Melted vs. solid butter weight: Melting butter does not change its weight in grams—113 g of cold butter still weighs 113 g once melted.
- European-style butter: Higher butterfat (82%–85% vs. 80% in standard US butter) has virtually the same density (227 g per US cup) but less water, yielding flakier pie crusts and croissants.
US Cup vs. Metric Cup vs. UK Cup Weight for Butter (Salted & Unsalted)
If you are adapting an international recipe, remember that cup sizes vary by country. Here is how much 1 cup of butter (salted & unsalted) weighs across all four global cup standards (at ρ = 0.9586 g/mL):
Step-by-Step Conversion Examples for Butter (Salted & Unsalted)
Convert 1 Stick (1/2 US Cup) of Butter to Grams
An American brownie recipe calls for 1 stick (1/2 cup or 8 tablespoons) of unsalted butter.
Convert 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) of Butter to Grams
A recipe written for a 250 mL Metric cup calls for 1 cup of softened butter.
Convert 150 Grams of Butter to US Cups, Sticks & Tablespoons
A French brioche recipe calls for 150 g of butter, and you are using US stick butter.
Published Density References & Citations for Butter (Salted & Unsalted)
U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central: Butter, salted/unsalted (FDC ID 173410) & US Dairy / King Arthur Baking Standard — 1 cup (2 sticks, 8 oz) = 226.8 g (227 g), 1 tbsp = 14.2 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Butter (Salted & Unsalted) Conversions
How many grams are in 1 cup and 1 stick of butter?
1 US Customary cup of butter (2 sticks) weighs 226.8 grams (rounded to 227 g), which is exactly 8 avoirdupois ounces. 1 US stick of butter (1/2 cup or 8 tablespoons) weighs 113.4 grams (rounded to 113 g, or 4 ounces). A 250 mL Metric cup of butter weighs 239.7 grams.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of butter?
1 US tablespoon of butter (1/8 of a stick) weighs 14.18 grams (commonly rounded to 14 g or 14.2 g).
Does melted butter weigh the same as softened or cold butter?
Yes! Mass is conserved when butter melts, so 1/2 cup of cold butter (113.4 g) and 1/2 cup of melted butter both weigh 113.4 grams.
How many US sticks of butter is 250 grams?
250 grams of butter equals 2.2 US sticks, or 1 US cup + 1.6 tablespoons (17.6 tablespoons total).