Convert Butter from Cup (US) to Grams

How many grams is 1 US cup of butter?

1 US cup of butter (unsalted butter) is 217.92 grams. 2 US cups of butter is 435.84 grams. 1/2 US cup of butter is 108.96 grams. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of butter is 54.48 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 →

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

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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 what 1 US cup of vegetable oil is in grams.

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 what 1 US cup of olive oil is in grams.

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 what 1 US cup of peanut butter is in grams.

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 what 1 US cup of margarine is in grams.

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 what 1 US cup of shortening is in grams.

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 what 1 US cup of ghee is in grams.

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217.92 Grams

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 Grams and other measurements.

cup(US)gramsouncescuptbsptspstick
0.25 cup (US)54.48 g1.92 oz0.24 cup4 tbsp12 tsp0.48 stick
0.5 cup (US)108.96 g3.84 oz0.48 cup8 tbsp24 tsp0.96 stick
1 cup (US)217.92 g7.68 oz0.96 cup16 tbsp48 tsp1.92 stick
2 cup (US)435.84 g15.36 oz1.92 cup32 tbsp96 tsp3.84 stick

For cups to grams with a different ingredient, use the cups to grams converter for a quick-reference table.

For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of butter in US cups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of butter in grams?
1 US cup of butter is 217.92 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of butter is 435.84 grams and 0.5 US cups is 108.96 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the butter converter
How many grams is 1.5 US cups of butter?
1.5 US cups of butter is 326.88 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of butter is 217.92 grams and 2 US cups is 435.84 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 US cups of butter in grams?
2 US cups of butter is 435.84 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of butter is 217.92 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
How many US cups of butter is 217.92 grams?
217.92 grams of butter is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Are butter and unsalted butter the same thing?
Yes. Unsalted butter is another name for butter, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of butter is 217.92 grams under either name, and 2 US cups is 435.84 grams. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup (US) butter in grams?
1/2 US cup of butter is 108.96 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of butter is 217.92 grams and 2 US cups is 435.84 grams. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 cup (US) butter in grams?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of butter is 54.48 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of butter is 217.92 grams and 2 US cups is 435.84 grams. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.
Is 1 cup of butter 227 or 218 grams?
A cup of butter weighs 227 grams in a metric cup (250 ml) and about 218 grams in a US cup (240 ml), since the metric cup holds a little more. Most US recipes mean the US cup, while UK, Australian, and European recipes use the metric cup. The difference is small but worth checking when a recipe is precise. Weigh on a scale for the most reliable result.

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