Cups of Butter to Grams Converter
Convert cups of butter to grams. See results in grams, ounces, sticks, and tablespoons. Includes a quick reference table for common butter amounts.
WEIGHT IN GRAMS
227 g
STICKS
2.0 sticks
TABLESPOONS
16 tbsp
OUNCES
8.0 oz
POUNDS
0.50 lbs
Cups of Butter — Quick Reference
| Cups | Grams | Sticks | Tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.125 cups | 28 g | 0.3 sticks | 2 tbsp |
| 0.25 cups | 57 g | 0.5 sticks | 4 tbsp |
| 0.333 cups | 76 g | 0.7 sticks | 5 tbsp |
| 0.5 cups | 114 g | 1.0 sticks | 8 tbsp |
| 0.667 cups | 151 g | 1.3 sticks | 11 tbsp |
| 0.75 cups | 170 g | 1.5 sticks | 12 tbsp |
| 1.0 cups | 227 g | 2.0 sticks | 16 tbsp |
| 1.5 cups | 341 g | 3.0 sticks | 24 tbsp |
| 2.0 cups | 454 g | 4.0 sticks | 32 tbsp |
| 3.0 cups | 681 g | 6.0 sticks | 48 tbsp |
How to Convert Cups of Butter to Grams
One US cup of butter weighs 227 grams (8 oz, 2 sticks):
Example: 1 cup of butter
= 1 × 227 = 227 g (2 sticks)
Example: ½ cup of butter
= 0.5 × 227 = 113.5 g (1 stick)
Example: ¼ cup of butter
= 0.25 × 227 = 56.75 g (½ stick)
US Butter Packaging — Complete Reference
US butter is sold in 1-pound boxes containing 4 sticks. Each stick has tablespoon markings on the wrapper:
| Amount | Sticks | Cups | Tbsp | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | ⅛ stick | 1/16 cup | 1 tbsp | 14.2 g | 0.5 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | ¼ stick | ⅛ cup | 2 tbsp | 28.4 g | 1.0 oz |
| ¼ cup | ½ stick | ¼ cup | 4 tbsp | 56.7 g | 2.0 oz |
| ⅓ cup | ⅔ stick | ⅓ cup | 5⅓ tbsp | 75.7 g | 2.7 oz |
| ½ cup (1 stick) | 1 stick | ½ cup | 8 tbsp | 113.5 g | 4.0 oz |
| ¾ cup | 1½ sticks | ¾ cup | 12 tbsp | 170.1 g | 6.0 oz |
| 1 cup (2 sticks) | 2 sticks | 1 cup | 16 tbsp | 227 g | 8.0 oz |
| 1½ cups | 3 sticks | 1½ cups | 24 tbsp | 340.5 g | 12.0 oz |
| 2 cups (1 lb) | 4 sticks | 2 cups | 32 tbsp | 454 g | 16.0 oz |
Common Baking Recipes — Butter Amounts
| Recipe | Butter | Cups | Grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookies (1 batch) | 1–2 sticks | ½–1 cup | 113–227 g |
| Pie crust (single) | 1 stick + 2 tbsp | ~⅔ cup | 142 g |
| Cake (9" layer) | 1–2 sticks | ½–1 cup | 113–227 g |
| Buttercream frosting | 2–3 sticks | 1–1½ cups | 227–340 g |
| Pound cake | 2 sticks (1 lb total) | 1 cup | 227 g |
| Croissants (12) | 5–6 sticks | 2½–3 cups | 567–681 g |
| Garlic bread | ½ stick | ¼ cup | 57 g |
US vs. European Butter
| Feature | US Butter | European Butter |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content | 80% minimum (USDA) | 82–86% |
| Water content | ~16% | ~14% |
| Sold as | Sticks (4 oz/113g each) | Blocks (250g typical) |
| 1 cup weighs | 227 g | ~227 g (same density) |
| Effect on baking | Standard results | Flakier pastries, richer flavor |
| Common brands | Land O'Lakes, Challenge | Kerrygold, Plugrá, Lurpak |
Butter Substitutes — Cup Equivalents
| Substitute | Use Instead Of | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Margarine | 1:1 (1 cup = 1 cup) | Look for "baking margarine" with 80% fat |
| Coconut oil | 1:1 (1 cup = 1 cup) | Solid at room temp; gives slight coconut flavor |
| Vegetable oil | ¾ cup oil per 1 cup butter | Only for recipes where texture isn't critical |
| Applesauce | ½ cup per 1 cup butter | Reduces fat; works in muffins and quick breads |
| Greek yogurt | ½ cup per 1 cup butter | Adds moisture and protein |
What Is a Cup?
A US cup is a unit of volume equal to 8 fluid ounces or 236.6 mL. For butter, 1 cup = 2 sticks = 16 tablespoons = 227 grams. The cup measurement is unique to US recipes — most international recipes measure butter by weight (grams).
What Is a Gram?
A gram (g) is a metric unit of weight equal to 1/1,000 of a kilogram. Grams are the preferred unit for measuring butter in international recipes and by professional bakers because weight is more precise than volume.