Butter is one of the easiest ingredients to convert because standard US butter measurements are closely tied to weight. One cup of butter is generally 227 grams, which is also 2 sticks or 16 tablespoons.
This page is helpful when a recipe gives butter in cups but you want to weigh it in grams, or when a metric recipe lists grams and you want to understand the approximate cup, stick, or tablespoon amount.
Quick Butter Conversion Reference
These common butter measurements are based on 1 cup = 227g. Use them for quick recipe checks before using the full chart below.
Butter Cups to Grams Conversion Chart
Use this chart when a recipe lists butter in cups and you want to measure it in grams. The grams are based on 1 cup of butter = 227g. Tablespoons and teaspoons are included as helpful references for smaller measurements.
| Cups | Grams | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 28g | 2 tbsp | 6 tsp |
| 1/4 cup | 57g | 4 tbsp | 12 tsp |
| 1/3 cup | 76g | 5.3 tbsp | 16 tsp |
| 1/2 cup | 114g | 8 tbsp | 24 tsp |
| 2/3 cup | 151g | 10.7 tbsp | 32 tsp |
| 3/4 cup | 170g | 12 tbsp | 36 tsp |
| 1 cup | 227g | 16 tbsp | 48 tsp |
| 1.25 cups | 284g | 20 tbsp | 60 tsp |
| 1.5 cups | 341g | 24 tbsp | 72 tsp |
| 1.75 cups | 397g | 28 tbsp | 84 tsp |
| 2 cups | 454g | 32 tbsp | 96 tsp |
| 2.5 cups | 568g | 40 tbsp | 120 tsp |
| 3 cups | 681g | 48 tbsp | 144 tsp |
| 4 cups | 908g | 64 tbsp | 192 tsp |
| 5 cups | 1135g | 80 tbsp | 240 tsp |
Butter Grams to Cups Conversion Chart
Use this chart when your recipe gives butter in grams but you want to understand the approximate cup measurement. To calculate butter grams to cups, divide the grams by 227. For example, 100g of butter is about 0.44 cups.
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10g | 0.04 cups | 0.7 tbsp | 2.1 tsp |
| 20g | 0.09 cups | 1.4 tbsp | 4.2 tsp |
| 25g | 0.11 cups | 1.8 tbsp | 5.3 tsp |
| 30g | 0.13 cups | 2.1 tbsp | 6.3 tsp |
| 40g | 0.18 cups | 2.8 tbsp | 8.5 tsp |
| 50g | 0.22 cups | 3.5 tbsp | 10.6 tsp |
| 75g | 0.33 cups | 5.3 tbsp | 15.9 tsp |
| 100g | 0.44 cups | 7 tbsp | 21.1 tsp |
| 125g | 0.55 cups | 8.8 tbsp | 26.4 tsp |
| 150g | 0.66 cups | 10.6 tbsp | 31.7 tsp |
| 175g | 0.77 cups | 12.3 tbsp | 37 tsp |
| 200g | 0.88 cups | 14.1 tbsp | 42.3 tsp |
| 225g | 0.99 cups | 15.9 tbsp | 47.6 tsp |
| 250g | 1.10 cups | 17.6 tbsp | 52.9 tsp |
| 300g | 1.32 cups | 21.1 tbsp | 63.4 tsp |
| 350g | 1.54 cups | 24.7 tbsp | 74 tsp |
| 400g | 1.76 cups | 28.2 tbsp | 84.6 tsp |
| 450g | 1.98 cups | 31.7 tbsp | 95.2 tsp |
| 500g | 2.20 cups | 35.2 tbsp | 105.7 tsp |
How to Convert Butter Cups to Grams
To convert butter from cups to grams, multiply the number of cups by 227. This page uses 1 cup of butter = 227 grams, which is a practical average for everyday baking.
grams = cups x 227 For example, if a recipe calls for 2 cups of butter, the calculation is 2 x 227 = 454 grams. If it calls for 1/2 cup, the calculation is 0.5 x 227 = 114 grams.
How to Convert Butter Grams to Cups
To convert butter from grams to cups, divide the gram amount by 227. This is useful when a recipe gives metric measurements but you want an approximate cup measurement.
cups = grams / 227 For example, 100g of butter is 100 / 227 = 0.44 cups. This is close to 7 tablespoons. Grams are still more reliable than cups because small measuring differences can change the texture of the final recipe.
Why Butter Conversions Are More Consistent
Unlike flour or powdered sugar, butter does not trap much air when measured. A cup of butter is dense and relatively consistent, so cup-to-gram conversions are usually more reliable.
The main difference is whether the recipe uses US cups, sticks, tablespoons, or metric packaging. For this calculator, 1 US cup of butter is treated as 227g, which also equals 2 US sticks or 16 tablespoons.
How to Measure Butter Accurately
The most accurate way to measure butter is with a digital kitchen scale. Place a bowl or wrapper on the scale, tare it to zero, and add butter until you reach the gram amount in your recipe.
If you are using US butter sticks, the wrapper usually has tablespoon markings. One stick is 1/2 cup, 8 tablespoons, or about 113g. Two sticks make 1 cup, or about 227g.
For melted butter, measure after melting only if the recipe specifically asks for melted butter by volume. If the recipe lists grams, weighing the butter before or after melting gives the same amount as long as none is lost.
Butter Baking Notes
Butter affects flavor, tenderness, spread, browning, and texture. In cookies, the amount and temperature of butter can change how much the dough spreads. In cakes and quick breads, butter helps create richness and moisture.
Softened butter, melted butter, and cold butter behave differently even when the gram amount is the same. Follow the recipe temperature instruction because creamed butter, melted butter, and chilled butter create different textures.
Salted and unsalted butter weigh almost the same for everyday conversions, but they affect flavor differently. If a recipe calls for unsalted butter and you use salted butter, you may need to reduce added salt.
Butter Cups, Sticks, Tablespoons, and Grams
In US baking, butter is often measured in sticks. One stick of butter is 1/2 cup, 8 tablespoons, or about 113g. Two sticks make 1 cup, which is about 227g.
European and metric recipes often list butter directly in grams, which is more precise and avoids cup-size confusion. If you bake often, weighing butter in grams is the simplest approach.
Butter is not always a direct substitute for oil, shortening, or margarine because each fat has a different water content, melting behavior, and flavor. Use the butter measurement only when the recipe specifically calls for butter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams in a cup of butter?
One US cup of butter is approximately 227 grams. This is also equal to 2 sticks or 16 tablespoons of butter.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of butter?
One half cup of butter is approximately 113 grams. In US butter measurements, 1/2 cup is also 1 stick or 8 tablespoons.
How many cups is 100g of butter?
100 grams of butter is approximately 0.44 cups, or about 7 tablespoons.
How many grams is 1 stick of butter?
One US stick of butter is approximately 113 grams. It is also 1/2 cup or 8 tablespoons.
Is melted butter the same weight as solid butter?
Yes. The weight stays the same when butter melts, as long as none is spilled or left behind. The volume can look different, but the grams do not change.
Can I use this for salted and unsalted butter?
Yes, this conversion works for both salted and unsalted butter. The weight difference is not meaningful for normal recipe conversions.
How many tablespoons are in a cup of butter?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup of butter. Since 1 cup is about 227g, each tablespoon is about 14g.
Conclusion
For most recipes, you can estimate butter at 227 grams per US cup. That means 1/2 cup is about 113g, 1 cup is 227g, and 2 cups is 454g.
Use the calculator above for quick butter conversions, then use the charts and notes on this page when you need a complete butter cups, grams, sticks, and tablespoons reference.
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