Convert Margarine from Cup to Ounces

How many ounces is 1 cup of margarine?

1 cup of margarine (stick margarine) is 8.29 ounces. 2 cups of margarine is 16.58 ounces. 1/2 cup of margarine is 4.14 ounces. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of margarine is 2.07 ounces. 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. Use the US cup converter →
  • 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 →

Margarine is a plant-oil spread designed as a butter replacement, made from vegetable oils that are partially solidified for spreading and baking. One metric cup (250 ml) of block margarine weighs around 235 grams or 8.29 ounces, very close to butter at 227 grams. When a recipe calls for margarine in cups but you only have scales, converting by weight removes the guesswork in cakes, pastry, and frostings.

Margarine is sold in blocks by weight, tubs by volume, and sticks in the US. Recipes mix all three, so converting between cups, grams, and tablespoons cuts the guesswork.

Also known as

  • stick margarine
  • baking margarine
  • block margarine

Butter is dairy fat with a richer flavour than margarine, though both share a similar fat-to-water ratio and weigh almost the same per cup (227 g vs 235 g). Swap 1:1 by volume in cakes, cookies, and pastry; butter gives a deeper flavour and a slightly firmer set. See what 1 cup of butter is in ounces.

Shortening is 100% solid fat with no water, while margarine carries around 15 to 20% water. They are close in weight (205 g vs 235 g per cup), but shortening produces a flakier, drier crumb in pastry; margarine bakes closer to butter. See what 1 cup of shortening is in ounces.

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Margarine Measurement Converter

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8.29 Ounces

Common Margarine Conversions

Here are the most common margarine conversions from cups to ounces.

CupsOunces
0.25 cups2.07 oz
0.5 cups4.14 oz
0.75 cups6.22 oz
1 cup8.29 oz
1.25 cups10.36 oz
1.5 cups12.43 oz
2 cups16.58 oz
2.5 cups20.73 oz
3 cups24.87 oz

Margarine Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting margarine from Cup to Ounces and other measurements.

cupouncesgramscup(US)tbsptsp
0.25 cup2.07 oz58.75 g0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup4.14 oz117.5 g0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup8.29 oz235 g1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup16.58 oz470 g2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp

For the reverse conversion, see 1 ounce of margarine in cups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of margarine in ounces?
1 cup of margarine is 8.29 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of margarine is 16.58 ounces and 0.5 cups is 4.14 ounces. 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 margarine converter
How many ounces is 1.5 cups of margarine?
1.5 cups of margarine is 12.43 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of margarine is 8.29 ounces and 2 cups is 16.58 ounces. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 cups of margarine in ounces?
2 cups of margarine is 16.58 ounces. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of margarine is 8.29 ounces, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact ounces reading.
How many cups of margarine is 8.29 ounces?
8.29 ounces of margarine is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between ounces and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in ounces. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 cup of stick margarine in ounces?
Stick margarine is another name for margarine, so 1 cup of stick margarine is 8.29 ounces, exactly the same as margarine. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 16.58 ounces and 0.5 cups is 4.14 ounces. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are margarine and stick margarine the same thing?
Yes. Stick margarine is another name for margarine, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 cup of margarine is 8.29 ounces under either name, and 2 cups is 16.58 ounces. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup margarine in ounces?
1/2 cup of margarine is 4.14 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of margarine is 8.29 ounces and 2 cups is 16.58 ounces. 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 cup margarine in ounces?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of margarine is 2.07 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of margarine is 8.29 ounces and 2 cups is 16.58 ounces. 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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