Convert Butter from Tablespoon to Cup
How many cups is 1 tablespoon of butter?
1 tablespoon of butter (unsalted butter) is 0.06 cups. 2 tablespoons of butter is 0.12 cups. 1/2 tablespoon of butter is 0.03 cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of butter is 0.01 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.
- These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less.
- 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 →
- 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.
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Common Butter Conversions
Here are the most common butter conversions from tablespoons to cups.
| Tablespoons | Cups |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.06 cups |
| 2 tbsp | 0.12 cups |
| 3 tbsp | 0.18 cups |
| 4 tbsp | 0.24 cups |
| 6 tbsp | 0.36 cups |
| 8 tbsp | 0.48 cups |
| 10 tbsp | 0.6 cups |
| 12 tbsp | 0.72 cups |
| 16 tbsp | 0.96 cups |
This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the tablespoons to cups volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 tablespoon of butter in cups?
- 1 tablespoon of butter is 0.06 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of butter is 0.12 cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 cups. 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 cups is 1.5 tablespoons of butter?
- 1.5 tablespoons of butter is 0.09 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of butter is 0.06 cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 tablespoons of butter in cups?
- 2 tablespoons of butter is 0.12 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of butter is 0.06 cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact cups reading.
- How many tablespoons of butter is 0.06 cups?
- 0.06 cups of butter is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in cups. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in cups?
- Unsalted butter is another name for butter, so 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter is 0.06 cups, exactly the same as butter. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 0.12 cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Related to Butter
Margarine
Margarine is built to behave like butter, with a similar fat-to-water ratio and a near-identical weight (235 g vs 227 g per cup). Expect a slightly softer crumb and a less buttery flavour. See our Margarine converter.
Shortening
Shortening is 100% fat against butter's 80%, so add water to make up the missing moisture. Result is flakier in pie crust and sturdier in cookies, but you lose butter's flavour. See our Shortening converter.
Ghee
Ghee is butter with the water and milk solids cooked off, so it swaps in 1:1 by volume and adds a nutty depth. It is slightly lighter per cup (218 g vs 227 g) and has a much higher smoke point, making it the better choice for frying and high-heat roasting. See our Ghee converter.
Vegetable Oil
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
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
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.
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