Convert Butter from Cup
How much is 1 cup of butter?
1 cup of butter (unsalted butter) is 227 grams, about 8 ounces. 0.5 cups of butter is 113.5 grams and 2 cups is 454 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.
- These figures use the metric cup (250 ml), so 1 cup is 227 g. A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml and holds about 218 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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Common Butter Conversions
Here are the most common butter conversions from cups to grams.
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 56.75 g |
| 0.5 cups | 113.5 g |
| 0.75 cups | 170.25 g |
| 1 cup | 227 g |
| 1.25 cups | 283.75 g |
| 1.5 cups | 340.5 g |
| 2 cups | 454 g |
| 2.5 cups | 567.5 g |
| 3 cups | 681 g |
Butter Conversion Chart
The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting butter from Cup to other measurements.
| cup | grams | ounces | cup(US) | tbsp | tsp | stick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cup | 56.75 g | 2 oz | 0.26 cup (US) | 4.17 tbsp | 12.5 tsp | 0.5 stick |
| 0.5 cup | 113.5 g | 4 oz | 0.52 cup (US) | 8.33 tbsp | 25 tsp | 1 stick |
| 1 cup | 227 g | 8 oz | 1.04 cup (US) | 16.67 tbsp | 50 tsp | 2 stick |
| 2 cup | 454 g | 16 oz | 2.08 cup (US) | 33.33 tbsp | 100 tsp | 4 stick |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is 1 cup of butter?
- 1 cup of butter is 227 grams, or 8 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups of butter is 113.5 grams and 2 cups is 454 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 butter converter
- How much is 1 cup of butter in grams?
- 1 cup of butter is 227 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 cups is 113.5 grams and 2 cups is 454 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 butter in grams
- How much is 1 cup of butter in ounces?
- 1 cup of butter is 8 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups is 4 ounces and 2 cups is 16 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 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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Related to Butter
Margarine
Margarine is built to behave like butter, with a similar fat-to-water ratio and a near-identical weight (235 g vs 227 g per cup). Expect a slightly softer crumb and a less buttery flavour. See our Margarine converter.
Shortening
Shortening is 100% fat against butter's 80%, so add water to make up the missing moisture. Result is flakier in pie crust and sturdier in cookies, but you lose butter's flavour. See our Shortening converter.
Ghee
Ghee is butter with the water and milk solids cooked off, so it swaps in 1:1 by volume and adds a nutty depth. It is slightly lighter per cup (218 g vs 227 g) and has a much higher smoke point, making it the better choice for frying and high-heat roasting. See our Ghee converter.
Brown Sugar
Brown sugar is what butter gets creamed with before anything else joins a cookie dough, and its damp crystals cut air into the butter better than dry white sugar manages. Bring the butter to room temperature first, or the sugar sits in lumps instead of aerating anything. See brown sugar in cups.
Vegetable Oil
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 vegetable oil in cups.
Olive Oil
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 olive oil in cups.
Peanut Butter
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 peanut butter in cups.
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