Butter: Grams to Cups
| Grams (g) | Cups | Tablespoons (tbsp) | US Sticks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14g | 0.06 cups | 1 tbsp | - |
| 28g | 0.12 cups | 2 tbsp | - |
| 57g | 0.25 cups | 4 tbsp (¼ cup) | ½ stick |
| 100g | 0.44 cups | 7 tbsp | - |
| 113g | 0.50 cups | 8 tbsp (½ cup) | 1 stick |
| 150g | 0.66 cups | 10.5 tbsp | - |
| 200g | 0.88 cups | 14 tbsp | - |
| 227g | 1.00 cup | 16 tbsp | 2 sticks |
| 250g | 1.10 cups | 17.6 tbsp | ~2.2 sticks |
| 300g | 1.32 cups | 21 tbsp | - |
| 400g | 1.76 cups | 28 tbsp | - |
| 454g | 2.00 cups | 32 tbsp | 4 sticks |
Butter: Cups to Grams
| Cups | Grams (g) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 57g | ½ stick |
| ⅓ cup | 76g | - |
| ½ cup | 113g | 1 stick |
| ⅔ cup | 151g | - |
| ¾ cup | 170g | - |
| 1 cup | 227g | 2 sticks |
| 1½ cups | 340g | 3 sticks |
| 2 cups | 454g | 4 sticks |
Key Density Facts
US vs European Butter
Standard US butter weighs 227g per cup. European butter has higher fat and often less water, generally weighing around 250g per standard US cup.
The Magic Stick Formula
In the US, 1 stick = 113g = ½ cup = 8 tbsp. This makes scaling recipes up or down highly predictable when using stick butter.
Temperature Matters
Room temperature vs cold butter has the same weight, but different volume when packed. 100g of butter is always 100g, highlighting why kitchen scales are best for baking.
How to Measure Butter Accurately
Read the Wrapper
If using US stick butter, the easiest way to measure is by cutting along the tablespoon or cup marks printed directly on the wrapper.
Use a Digital Scale
For recipes in grams, place a bowl on your scale, zero it out (tare), and add butter pieces until you reach the exact desired weight.
Pack it In
If measuring bulk block butter with measuring cups, ensure it is softened to room temperature so you can pack it tightly into the cup without air pockets, then level off the top.