Convert Peanut Butter from Cup

How much is 1 cup of peanut butter?

1 cup of peanut butter (smooth peanut butter) is 268 grams, about 9.45 ounces. 0.5 cups of peanut butter is 134 grams and 2 cups is 536 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml), so 1 cup is 268 g. A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml and holds about 257 g.
  • 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

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Related Peanut Butter Ingredients

Butter is a dairy fat that creams with sugar to build structure and lift, while peanut butter is an oily paste that adds dense flavour. They are close in weight (227 g vs 268 g per cup), so weigh when swapping in cookies and bars; expect a nuttier, denser result from peanut butter. See butter in cups.

Peanuts are the whole form used for crunch and texture where peanut butter adds creaminess. A cup of peanuts (154 g) is much lighter than a cup of peanut butter (268 g); always swap by weight. See peanuts in cups.

Almond butter is the milder, slightly sweeter nut-butter sibling, a touch lighter per cup (256 g vs 268 g). It swaps 1:1 by volume for peanut butter in cookies, bars, and sauces, with a milder, less salty flavour. See our Almond Butter converter.

Sunflower seed butter is the nut-free stand-in, lighter per cup (250 g vs 268 g). It swaps 1:1 for peanut butter in school and allergy bakes, with an earthier, more savoury taste. See our Sunflower Seed Butter converter.

Hulled tahini is a smooth sesame seed paste, lighter per cup (240 g vs 268 g) and far more savoury than peanut butter. Swap by weight when using it in dressings, halva, or bars where a nut-free, bitter-edged paste suits the recipe. See our Hulled Tahini converter.

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Common Peanut Butter Conversions

Here are the most common peanut butter conversions from cups to grams.

CupsGrams
0.25 cups67 g
0.5 cups134 g
0.75 cups201 g
1 cup268 g
1.25 cups335 g
1.5 cups402 g
2 cups536 g
2.5 cups670 g
3 cups804 g

Peanut Butter Conversion Chart

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

cupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptsp
0.25 cup67 g2.36 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup134 g4.72 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup268 g9.45 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup536 g18.9 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 cup of peanut butter?
1 cup of peanut butter is 268 grams, or 9.45 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups of peanut butter is 134 grams and 2 cups is 536 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 peanut butter converter
How much is 1 cup of peanut butter in grams?
1 cup of peanut butter is 268 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 cups is 134 grams and 2 cups is 536 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 cup peanut butter in grams
How much is 1 cup of peanut butter in ounces?
1 cup of peanut butter is 9.45 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups is 4.72 ounces and 2 cups is 18.9 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 cup peanut butter in ounces
How do cups and tablespoons compare as units?
Cups and tablespoons 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. Cups to tablespoons

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