Convert Butter from Tablespoon
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 →
- One metric tablespoon of butter weighs about 13.6 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 13.4 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 18.2 grams.
- A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.
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 vegetable oil in tablespoons.
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 tablespoons.
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 tablespoons.
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 tablespoons.
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 tablespoons.
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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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 much is 1 tablespoon of butter in grams?
- 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. 1 tablespoon butter in grams
- How much is 1 tablespoon of butter in ounces?
- 1 tablespoon of butter is 0.48 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.24 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.96 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 tablespoon butter in ounces
- How do tablespoons and cups compare as units?
- Tablespoons and cups 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. Tablespoons to cups
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