Butter Weight & Measurement Reference
Butter is sold in different formats around the world. In the US, it comes in sticks (½ cup each). This guide helps you convert between sticks, cups, grams, and ounces.
Weight Reference
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 14 g | 0.5 oz |
| 2 tablespoons (⅛ cup) | 28 g | 1 oz |
| ¼ cup (½ stick) | 57 g | 2 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 76 g | 2.67 oz |
| ½ cup (1 stick) | 113 g | 4 oz |
| ¾ cup (1½ sticks) | 170 g | 6 oz |
| 1 cup (2 sticks) | 227 g | 8 oz |
| 1 pound (4 sticks) | 454 g | 16 oz |
Common Equivalents
1 stick of butter = ½ cup = 8 tablespoons = 113 g = 4 oz
1 cup of butter = 2 sticks = 227 g = 8 oz
1 pound of butter = 4 sticks = 2 cups = 454 g
Measuring Notes
- US butter sticks have tablespoon markings on the wrapper — use them for quick measuring.
- European butter blocks are typically 250g, which is about 2.2 US sticks.
- Softened vs. cold butter has the same weight — temperature does not affect mass.
FAQ
How many grams is a stick of butter?+
One US stick of butter is 113 grams (4 ounces or ½ cup).
Can I substitute oil for butter?+
Yes, but use about 80% of the butter amount (since butter is ~80% fat and ~20% water). So for 1 cup butter, use about ¾ cup oil.
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