How much is 1 cup of butter in grams?

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.

How much 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.

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.

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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.

These figures use the metric cup (250 ml), so 1 cup is 227 g. A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml and holds about 218 g.
Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →

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Related Butter Ingredients

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 our Ghee converter.

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Common Butter Conversions

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

Cups	Grams
0.25 cups	56.75 g
0.5 cups	113.5 g
0.75 cups	170.25 g
1 cup	227 g
1.25 cups	283.75 g
1.5 cups	340.5 g
2 cups	454 g
2.5 cups	567.5 g
3 cups	681 g

Butter Conversion Chart

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

cup	grams	ounces	cup(US)	tbsp	tsp	stick
0.25 cup	56.75 g	2 oz	0.26 cup (US)	4.17 tbsp	12.5 tsp	0.5 stick
0.5 cup	113.5 g	4 oz	0.52 cup (US)	8.33 tbsp	25 tsp	1 stick
1 cup	227 g	8 oz	1.04 cup (US)	16.67 tbsp	50 tsp	2 stick
2 cup	454 g	16 oz	2.08 cup (US)	33.33 tbsp	100 tsp	4 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 much is 1 cup of butter in grams?: 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 much 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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