Convert Margarine from Ounces to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 ounce of margarine?

1 ounce of margarine (stick margarine) is 0.13 US cups. 2 ounces of margarine is 0.25 US cups. 1/2 ounce of margarine is 0.06 US cups. 1/4 ounce (0.25 ounce) of margarine is 0.03 US cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

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 ounce of butter is in US cups.

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 ounce of shortening is in US cups.

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0.13 Cup (US)

Common Margarine Conversions

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

OuncesCups (US)
1 oz0.13 cups (US)
2 oz0.25 cups (US)
3 oz0.38 cups (US)
4 oz0.5 cups (US)
5 oz0.63 cups (US)
6 oz0.75 cups (US)
8 oz1.01 cups (US)
10 oz1.26 cups (US)
12 oz1.51 cups (US)

Margarine Conversion Chart

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

ouncescup(US)cupgramstbsptsp
2.5 oz0.31 cup (US)0.3 cup70.87 g5.03 tbsp15.08 tsp
5 oz0.63 cup (US)0.6 cup141.74 g10.05 tbsp30.16 tsp
7.5 oz0.94 cup (US)0.9 cup212.61 g15.08 tbsp45.24 tsp
10 oz1.26 cup (US)1.21 cup283.47 g20.1 tbsp60.31 tsp

For the reverse conversion, see 1 US cup of margarine in ounces.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 ounce of margarine in US cups?
1 ounce of margarine is 0.13 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 ounces of margarine is 0.25 US cups and 0.5 ounces is 0.06 US 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 margarine converter
How many US cups is 1.5 ounces of margarine?
1.5 ounces of margarine is 0.19 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of margarine is 0.13 US cups and 2 ounces is 0.25 US cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 ounces of margarine in US cups?
2 ounces of margarine is 0.25 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 ounce of margarine is 0.13 US 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 US cups reading.
How many ounces of margarine is 0.13 US cups?
0.13 US cups of margarine is 1.03 ounces. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and ounces without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists ounces but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
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 ounce of margarine is 0.13 US cups under either name, and 2 ounces is 0.25 US cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 oz margarine in US cups?
1/2 ounce of margarine is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of margarine is 0.13 US cups and 2 ounces is 0.25 US cups. 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 oz margarine in US cups?
1/4 ounce (0.25 ounce) of margarine is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of margarine is 0.13 US cups and 2 ounces is 0.25 US cups. 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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