How many grams is 1 tablespoon of butter?

1 tablespoon of butter is 13.62 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 6.81 grams and 2 tablespoons is 27.24 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 many tablespoons of butter is 13.62 grams?

13.62 grams of butter is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and grams 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.

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How much is 1 tablespoon of butter?

1 tablespoon of butter (unsalted butter) is 13.62 grams, about 0.48 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of butter is 6.81 grams and 2 tablespoons is 27.24 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon 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

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Need to swap butter for oil? Our butter to oil converter gives you the exact amount.

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 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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No measuring spoons? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring spoon set keeps small amounts accurate.

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Common Butter Conversions

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

Tablespoons	Grams
1 tbsp	13.62 g
2 tbsp	27.24 g
3 tbsp	40.86 g
4 tbsp	54.48 g
6 tbsp	81.72 g
8 tbsp	108.96 g
10 tbsp	136.2 g
12 tbsp	163.44 g
16 tbsp	217.92 g

Butter Conversion Chart

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

tbsp	grams	ounces	cup	cup(US)	tsp	stick
1 tbsp	13.62 g	0.48 oz	0.06 cup	0.06 cup (US)	3 tsp	0.12 stick
2 tbsp	27.24 g	0.96 oz	0.12 cup	0.13 cup (US)	6 tsp	0.24 stick
3 tbsp	40.86 g	1.44 oz	0.18 cup	0.19 cup (US)	9 tsp	0.36 stick
4 tbsp	54.48 g	1.92 oz	0.24 cup	0.25 cup (US)	12 tsp	0.48 stick

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of butter?: 1 tablespoon of butter is 13.62 grams, or 0.48 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of butter is 6.81 grams and 2 tablespoons is 27.24 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 many grams is 1 tablespoon of butter?: 1 tablespoon of butter is 13.62 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 6.81 grams and 2 tablespoons is 27.24 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 many tablespoons of butter is 13.62 grams?: 13.62 grams of butter is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and grams 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.

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