Convert Butter from Cup (US)
How much is 1 US cup of butter?
1 US cup of butter (unsalted butter) is 217.92 grams, about 7.68 ounces. 0.5 US cups of butter is 108.96 grams and 2 US cups is 435.84 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.
- These figures use the US cup (240 ml), so 1 cup is 217.92 g. A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml and holds about 227 g. Use the metric cup converter →
- 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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Common Butter Conversions
Here are the most common butter conversions from cups (US) to grams.
| Cups (US) | Grams |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cups (US) | 54.48 g |
| 0.5 cups (US) | 108.96 g |
| 0.75 cups (US) | 163.44 g |
| 1 cup (US) | 217.92 g |
| 1.25 cups (US) | 272.4 g |
| 1.5 cups (US) | 326.88 g |
| 2 cups (US) | 435.84 g |
| 2.5 cups (US) | 544.8 g |
| 3 cups (US) | 653.76 g |
Butter Conversion Chart
The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting butter from Cup (US) to other measurements.
| cup(US) | grams | ounces | cup | tbsp | tsp | stick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cup (US) | 54.48 g | 1.92 oz | 0.24 cup | 4 tbsp | 12 tsp | 0.48 stick |
| 0.5 cup (US) | 108.96 g | 3.84 oz | 0.48 cup | 8 tbsp | 24 tsp | 0.96 stick |
| 1 cup (US) | 217.92 g | 7.68 oz | 0.96 cup | 16 tbsp | 48 tsp | 1.92 stick |
| 2 cup (US) | 435.84 g | 15.36 oz | 1.92 cup | 32 tbsp | 96 tsp | 3.84 stick |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is 1 US cup of butter?
- 1 US cup of butter is 217.92 grams, or 7.68 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups of butter is 108.96 grams and 2 US cups is 435.84 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 US cup of butter in grams?
- 1 US cup of butter is 217.92 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 US cups is 108.96 grams and 2 US cups is 435.84 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 US cup of butter in ounces?
- 1 US cup of butter is 7.68 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups is 3.84 ounces and 2 US cups is 15.36 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 US cup butter in ounces
- How do US cups and tablespoons compare as units?
- US 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 (US) to tablespoons
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Margarine
Margarine is built to behave like butter, with a similar fat-to-water ratio and a near-identical weight (235 g vs 227 g per cup). Expect a slightly softer crumb and a less buttery flavour. See our Margarine converter.
Shortening
Shortening is 100% fat against butter's 80%, so add water to make up the missing moisture. Result is flakier in pie crust and sturdier in cookies, but you lose butter's flavour. See our Shortening converter.
Ghee
Ghee is butter with the water and milk solids cooked off, so it swaps in 1:1 by volume and adds a nutty depth. It is slightly lighter per cup (218 g vs 227 g) and has a much higher smoke point, making it the better choice for frying and high-heat roasting. See our Ghee converter.
Vegetable Oil
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 our Vegetable Oil converter.
Olive Oil
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 our Olive Oil converter.
Peanut Butter
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 our Peanut Butter converter.
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