Convert Butter from Ounces

How much is 1 ounce of butter?

1 ounce of butter (unsalted butter) is 0.13 cups, about 2.08 tablespoons or 6.25 teaspoons. 0.5 ounces of butter is 0.06 cups and 2 ounces is 0.25 cups. 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 ounces.

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 ounces.

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 ounces.

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 ounces.

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 ounces.

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 ounces.

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Common Butter Conversions

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

OuncesCups
1 oz0.13 cups
2 oz0.25 cups
3 oz0.38 cups
4 oz0.5 cups
5 oz0.63 cups
6 oz0.75 cups
8 oz1 cup
10 oz1.25 cups
12 oz1.5 cups

Butter Conversion Chart

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

ouncesgramscupcup(US)tbsptspstick
2.5 oz70.94 g0.31 cup0.33 cup (US)5.21 tbsp15.63 tsp0.63 stick
5 oz141.88 g0.63 cup0.65 cup (US)10.42 tbsp31.25 tsp1.25 stick
7.5 oz212.81 g0.94 cup0.98 cup (US)15.63 tbsp46.88 tsp1.88 stick
10 oz283.75 g1.25 cup1.3 cup (US)20.83 tbsp62.5 tsp2.5 stick

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 ounce of butter?
1 ounce of butter is 0.13 cups, or 2.08 tablespoons, 6.25 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 ounces of butter is 0.06 cups and 2 ounces is 0.25 cups. 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 cups is 1 ounce of butter?
1 ounce of butter is 0.13 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 ounces is 0.06 cups and 2 ounces is 0.25 cups. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact cups reading at any amount. 1 ounce butter in cups
How many ounces of butter is 0.13 cups?
0.13 cups of butter is 1.04 ounces. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between ounces and cups 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 ounce of butter in US cups?
1 ounce of butter is 0.13 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 ounces is 0.07 US cups and 2 ounces is 0.26 US cups. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 ounce butter in US cups
How many tablespoons is 1 ounce of butter?
1 ounce of butter is 2.08 tablespoons. This conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 ounces of butter is 4.17 tablespoons and 0.5 ounces is 1.04 tablespoons. Enter any other amount into the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading. 1 ounce butter in tablespoons
What is 1 ounce of butter in teaspoons?
1 ounce of butter is 6.25 teaspoons. Since the ratio is fixed, 0.5 ounces gives 3.13 teaspoons and 2 ounces gives 12.5 teaspoons. The converter above handles any other amount, and the chart on this page covers the common ones at a glance. 1 ounce butter in teaspoons
How do ounces and grams compare as units?
Ounces and grams are both units of weight, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. The ratio between them stays fixed regardless of what you are weighing, and the weight converter handles any amount between grams, ounces, pounds, and kilograms for any recipe you follow. Ounces to grams

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