Convert Butter from Teaspoon to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 teaspoon of butter?

1 teaspoon of butter (unsalted butter) is 0.33 tablespoons. 2 teaspoons of butter is 0.67 tablespoons. 1/2 teaspoon of butter is 0.17 tablespoons. 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) of butter is 0.08 tablespoons. 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.
  • 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 what 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil is 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 what 1 teaspoon of olive oil is 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 what 1 teaspoon of peanut butter is 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 what 1 teaspoon of margarine is 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 what 1 teaspoon of shortening is 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 what 1 teaspoon of ghee is in tablespoons.

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0.33 Tablespoon

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Common Butter Conversions

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

TeaspoonsTablespoons
0.25 tsp0.08 tbsp
0.5 tsp0.17 tbsp
1 tsp0.33 tbsp
2 tsp0.67 tbsp
3 tsp1 tbsp
4 tsp1.33 tbsp
6 tsp2 tbsp
8 tsp2.67 tbsp
12 tsp4 tbsp

Butter Conversion Chart

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

tsptbspgramsouncescupcup(US)stick
1 tsp0.33 tbsp4.54 g0.16 oz0.02 cup0.02 cup (US)0.04 stick
2 tsp0.67 tbsp9.08 g0.32 oz0.04 cup0.04 cup (US)0.08 stick
3 tsp1 tbsp13.62 g0.48 oz0.06 cup0.06 cup (US)0.12 stick
4 tsp1.33 tbsp18.16 g0.64 oz0.08 cup0.08 cup (US)0.16 stick

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the teaspoons to tablespoons volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 teaspoon of butter in tablespoons?
1 teaspoon of butter is 0.33 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 teaspoons of butter is 0.67 tablespoons and 0.5 teaspoons is 0.17 tablespoons. 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 tablespoons is 1.5 teaspoons of butter?
1.5 teaspoons of butter is 0.5 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of butter is 0.33 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons is 0.67 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 teaspoons of butter in tablespoons?
2 teaspoons of butter is 0.67 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 teaspoon of butter is 0.33 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many teaspoons of butter is 0.33 tablespoons?
0.33 tablespoons of butter is 0.99 teaspoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and teaspoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists teaspoons but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 teaspoon of unsalted butter in tablespoons?
Unsalted butter is another name for butter, so 1 teaspoon of unsalted butter is 0.33 tablespoons, exactly the same as butter. The figure does not change with the name: 2 teaspoons is 0.67 tablespoons and 0.5 teaspoons is 0.17 tablespoons. 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 teaspoon of butter is 0.33 tablespoons under either name, and 2 teaspoons is 0.67 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 tsp butter in tablespoons?
1/2 teaspoon of butter is 0.17 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of butter is 0.33 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons is 0.67 tablespoons. 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 tsp butter in tablespoons?
1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) of butter is 0.08 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of butter is 0.33 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons is 0.67 tablespoons. 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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