Convert Butter from Teaspoon

How much is 1 teaspoon of butter?

1 teaspoon of butter (unsalted butter) is 4.54 grams, about 0.16 ounces. 0.5 teaspoons of butter is 2.27 grams and 2 teaspoons is 9.08 grams. 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 vegetable oil in teaspoons.

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 teaspoons.

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 teaspoons.

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 teaspoons.

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 teaspoons.

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 teaspoons.

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Common Butter Conversions

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

TeaspoonsGrams
0.25 tsp1.14 g
0.5 tsp2.27 g
1 tsp4.54 g
2 tsp9.08 g
3 tsp13.62 g
4 tsp18.16 g
6 tsp27.24 g
8 tsp36.32 g
12 tsp54.48 g

Butter Conversion Chart

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

tspgramsouncescupcup(US)tbspstick
1 tsp4.54 g0.16 oz0.02 cup0.02 cup (US)0.33 tbsp0.04 stick
2 tsp9.08 g0.32 oz0.04 cup0.04 cup (US)0.67 tbsp0.08 stick
3 tsp13.62 g0.48 oz0.06 cup0.06 cup (US)1 tbsp0.12 stick
4 tsp18.16 g0.64 oz0.08 cup0.08 cup (US)1.33 tbsp0.16 stick

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 teaspoon of butter?
1 teaspoon of butter is 4.54 grams, or 0.16 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons of butter is 2.27 grams and 2 teaspoons is 9.08 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 teaspoon of butter?
1 teaspoon of butter is 4.54 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 teaspoons is 2.27 grams and 2 teaspoons is 9.08 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 teaspoon butter in grams
How many teaspoons of butter is 4.54 grams?
4.54 grams of butter is 1 teaspoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between teaspoons 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.
What is 1 teaspoon of butter in ounces?
1 teaspoon of butter is 0.16 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons is 0.08 ounces and 2 teaspoons is 0.32 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 teaspoon butter in ounces
How do teaspoons and cups compare as units?
Teaspoons 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. Teaspoons to cups

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