Convert Butter from Stick to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 stick of butter?

1 stick of butter (unsalted butter) is 25 teaspoons. 2 sticks of butter is 50 teaspoons. 1/2 stick of butter is 12.5 teaspoons. 1/4 stick (0.25 stick) of butter is 6.25 teaspoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • A teaspoon here is the 5 ml standard, the same in the UK, Europe, and Australia. A US teaspoon is fractionally smaller at about 4.9 ml. When teaspoon size matters →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

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

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 our Vegetable Oil converter.

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 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.

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 our Margarine converter.

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 our Shortening converter.

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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Result

25 Teaspoon

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Common Butter Conversions

Here are the most common butter conversions from sticks to teaspoons.

SticksTeaspoons
0.5 sticks12.5 tsp
1 stick25 tsp
1.5 sticks37.5 tsp
2 sticks50 tsp
3 sticks75 tsp
4 sticks100 tsp

Butter Conversion Chart

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

sticktspgramsouncescupcup(US)tbsp
0.5 stick12.5 tsp56.75 g2 oz0.25 cup0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp
1 stick25 tsp113.5 g4 oz0.5 cup0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp
2 stick50 tsp227 g8 oz1 cup1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp
3 stick75 tsp340.5 g12 oz1.5 cup1.56 cup (US)25 tbsp

For the reverse conversion, see 1 teaspoon of butter in sticks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 stick of butter in teaspoons?
1 stick of butter is 25 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 sticks of butter is 50 teaspoons and 0.5 sticks is 12.5 teaspoons. 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 teaspoons is 1.5 sticks of butter?
1.5 sticks of butter is 37.5 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 stick of butter is 25 teaspoons and 2 sticks is 50 teaspoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 sticks of butter in teaspoons?
2 sticks of butter is 50 teaspoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 stick of butter is 25 teaspoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact teaspoons reading.
How many sticks of butter is 25 teaspoons?
25 teaspoons of butter is 1 stick. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between teaspoons and sticks without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists sticks but you would rather weigh or measure in teaspoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 stick of unsalted butter in teaspoons?
Unsalted butter is another name for butter, so 1 stick of unsalted butter is 25 teaspoons, exactly the same as butter. The figure does not change with the name: 2 sticks is 50 teaspoons and 0.5 sticks is 12.5 teaspoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
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 stick of butter is 25 teaspoons under either name, and 2 sticks is 50 teaspoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 stick butter in teaspoons?
1/2 stick of butter is 12.5 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 stick of butter is 25 teaspoons and 2 sticks is 50 teaspoons. 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 stick butter in teaspoons?
1/4 stick (0.25 stick) of butter is 6.25 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 stick of butter is 25 teaspoons and 2 sticks is 50 teaspoons. 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.

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