Convert Butter from Cup

How much is 1 cup of butter?

1 cup of butter (unsalted butter) is 227 grams, about 8 ounces. 0.5 cups of butter is 113.5 grams and 2 cups is 454 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

Butter is a staple baking fat made by churning cream, used in everything from shortcrust pastry and cakes to sauces and frostings. One metric cup (250 ml) of butter weighs around 227 grams or 8 ounces, which is also 2 standard sticks. Recipes from different countries measure it in cups, sticks, grams, or ounces, so a quick conversion saves the guesswork.

Butter is sold in sticks in the US and in blocks by weight elsewhere, so a recipe written for one system needs converting for the other. Measuring by weight is the most reliable way to get pastry and cake textures right.

Also known as

  • unsalted butter
  • salted butter
  • sweet cream butter

Butter Calculator

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Butter to Oil Converter

Vegetable oil is a pourable liquid fat that keeps bakes moist for longer than butter, though it skips butter's flavour and the air you beat in when creaming. Use roughly 7/8 cup of oil per cup of butter, and our butter to oil converter works out the exact amount. See vegetable oil in cups.

Olive oil swaps in for melted butter in many cakes and breads, adding moisture and a savoury depth. It is lighter by cup than butter (216 g vs 227 g), so weigh when substituting and reduce the quantity slightly to avoid a greasy crumb. See olive oil in cups.

Peanut butter swaps in for butter in cookies and no-bake bars, adding a nutty flavour and dense texture. It is heavier than butter (268 g vs 227 g per cup), so weigh when substituting and expect a richer, less flaky result. See peanut butter in cups.

Margarine is a plant-oil spread designed to behave like butter, with a similar fat-to-water ratio and a near-identical weight (235 g vs 227 g per cup). Swap 1:1 by volume in cakes, cookies, and pastry; expect a slightly softer crumb and a less buttery flavour. See margarine in cups.

Shortening is 100% fat, so it is richer than butter (which is around 80% fat) and lighter per cup at 205 g vs 227 g. Swap by weight in cookies and pie crust for a flakier, sturdier result; expect to lose butter's flavour and add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water per cup to compensate for the missing moisture. See shortening in cups.

Ghee is butter with the water and milk solids cooked off, close in weight (218 g vs 227 g per cup) with a nuttier flavour and a higher smoke point. Swap 1:1 by volume; ghee browns faster. See ghee in cups.

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Common Butter Conversions

Here are the most common butter conversions from cups to grams.

CupsGrams
0.25 cups56.75 g
0.5 cups113.5 g
0.75 cups170.25 g
1 cup227 g
1.25 cups283.75 g
1.5 cups340.5 g
2 cups454 g
2.5 cups567.5 g
3 cups681 g

Butter Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting butter from Cup to other measurements.

cupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptspstick
0.25 cup56.75 g2 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp0.5 stick
0.5 cup113.5 g4 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp1 stick
1 cup227 g8 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp2 stick
2 cup454 g16 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp4 stick

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 cup of butter?
1 cup of butter is 227 grams, or 8 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups of butter is 113.5 grams and 2 cups is 454 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the butter converter
How many grams is 1 cup of butter?
1 cup of butter is 227 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 cups is 113.5 grams and 2 cups is 454 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 cup butter in grams
How many cups of butter is 227 grams?
227 grams of butter is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 cup of butter in ounces?
1 cup of butter is 8 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups is 4 ounces and 2 cups is 16 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 cup butter in ounces
How do cups and tablespoons compare as units?
Cups and tablespoons are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Cups to tablespoons

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