How many grams are in a cup of butter?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of butter weighs about 227 grams, solid sticks. Published charts differ slightly, from 227 to 227 grams, because of how the ingredient is scooped and how finely it is ground or packed. The figure here is the average of two independent sources.
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 227 g | 8.01 oz |
| 2 cup | 454 g | 16 oz |
| 3 cup | 681 g | 24 oz |
| 4 cup | 908 g | 32 oz |
| 1/8 cup | 28.4 g | 1 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 56.8 g | 2 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 75.6 g | 2.67 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 114 g | 4 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 151 g | 5.34 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 170 g | 6.01 oz |
| 1 1/2 cup | 341 g | 12 oz |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of butter
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 14.2 g | 0.5 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 28.4 g | 1 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.73 g | 0.17 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 14.2 g | 0.5 oz |
A US cup holds 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons, so one tablespoon of butter is about 14.2 grams.
Grams of butter to cups
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.11 cups | 1.76 tablespoons |
| 50 g | 0.22 cups | 3.52 tablespoons |
| 100 g | 0.44 cups | 7.05 tablespoons |
| 125 g | 0.55 cups | 8.81 tablespoons |
| 150 g | 0.66 cups | 10.6 tablespoons |
| 200 g | 0.88 cups | 14.1 tablespoons |
| 250 g | 1.1 cups | 17.6 tablespoons |
| 500 g | 2.2 cups | 35.2 tablespoons |
Metric cups and other cup sizes
The figures above use the US customary cup of 236.6 ml. A metric cup is 250 ml, so a metric cup of butter weighs about 240 grams. UK recipes that say "cup" usually mean a 250 ml metric cup, which is why weighing in grams is more reliable than measuring by volume.
Measuring butter accurately
Measure butter using the markings on the wrapper or press softened butter firmly into a dry measuring cup to eliminate air gaps. Cold butter is difficult to pack accurately by volume. Melted butter should be poured into a liquid measuring cup, but weighing solid butter is simplest.
More baking conversions
- All Purpose Flour cups to grams: 1 cup is 120 g
- Granulated Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 200 g
- Brown Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 220 g
- Powdered Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 120 g
- Honey cups to grams: 1 cup is 340 g
- Milk cups to grams: 1 cup is 242 g
- Water cups to grams: 1 cup is 237 g
- Vegetable Oil cups to grams: 1 cup is 219 g
FAQ
How many grams are in 1 cup of butter?
One US cup of butter is about 227 grams (8.01 oz).
How many cups is 100 grams of butter?
100 grams of butter is about 0.44 cups, or 7.05 tablespoons.
Is a cup of butter the same in every country?
No. A US cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup is 250 ml, and older UK recipes may use a larger imperial cup. A metric cup of butter is about 240 grams.
More cooking conversions
- Powdered Sugar: previous page
- Honey: next page
- Cooking conversions: cups to grams: the full list