Butter Converter
Convert butter effortlessly between grams, cups, US sticks, tablespoons, and ounces. Based on official USDA density standards (227g per US cup / 113.5g per stick).
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US Butter Stick Equivalent Cheat Sheet
Full equivalence chart for US butter sticks, cups, tablespoons, ounces, and metric grams.
| Butter Portion | Cups | Sticks | Tablespoons | Ounces (oz) | Grams (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 Stick (2 tbsp) | 1/8 cup (0.125) | 0.25 stick | 2 tbsp | 1.0 oz | 28.4 g |
| 1/2 Stick (4 tbsp) | 1/4 cup (0.25) | 0.50 stick | 4 tbsp | 2.0 oz | 56.8 g |
| 1 Stick (8 tbsp) | 1/2 cup (0.50) | 1.00 stick | 8 tbsp | 4.0 oz | 113.5 g |
| 1.5 Sticks (12 tbsp) | 3/4 cup (0.75) | 1.50 sticks | 12 tbsp | 6.0 oz | 170.3 g |
| 2 Sticks (16 tbsp) | 1 cup (1.00) | 2.00 sticks | 16 tbsp | 8.0 oz | 227.0 g |
| 4 Sticks (1 lb) | 2 cups (2.00) | 4.00 sticks | 32 tbsp | 16.0 oz | 454.0 g |
Understanding US Butter Stick Measurements
In the United States, butter is sold in 4-ounce sticks (or 8-ounce half-pound blocks). One standard US stick of butter equals 1/2 cup, 8 tablespoons, 4 ounces, or 113.5 grams. A full 1 cup of butter requires 2 sticks (227 grams).
Butter Density Conversion Formula
Because butter has a bulk density of 227 grams per US Legal Cup (0.945 g/cm³), use the following simple conversion rules:
- Grams to Cups: Cups = Grams ÷ 227
- Cups to Grams: Grams = Cups × 227
- Sticks to Grams: Grams = Sticks × 113.5
- Tablespoons to Grams: Grams = Tablespoons × 14.19
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 1 stick of butter?
1 US stick of butter equals 113.5 grams (4 ounces, 1/2 US cup, or 8 tablespoons).
How many cups is 100 grams of butter?
100 grams of butter equals approximately 0.44 US cups (or approx 7 tablespoons / 0.88 US sticks).
How many tablespoons are in 1/2 cup of butter?
1/2 cup of butter equals exactly 8 tablespoons (1 US stick, 4 oz, or 113.5 grams).
How do I convert butter sticks to grams?
Multiply the number of sticks by 113.5 grams (Sticks × 113.5g = Grams).
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