Cups of Butter (Softened / Sticks) to Grams Converter
1 US cup of butter weighs 227 grams (2 US sticks / 16 tbsp / 8 oz). Use this tool to calculate exact gram weights for cup quantities specified in US, Metric, or UK baking recipes. Reference source: USDA FoodData Central.
Interactive Butter (Softened / Sticks) Cup Calculator
Butter (Softened / Sticks) Cups to Grams Conversion Table (1/8 Cup to 3 Cups)
Exact gram weights for common baking cup volumes calculated across US Legal (240 ml), US Customary (236.59 ml), and Metric (250 ml) cup standards.
| Cup Volume | US Legal Cup (240 ml) | US Customary (236.59 ml) | Metric Cup (250 ml) | Weight in Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 28 g | 28 g | 30 g | 1.00 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 57 g | 56 g | 59 g | 2.00 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 76 g | 75 g | 79 g | 2.67 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 114 g | 112 g | 118 g | 4.00 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 151 g | 149 g | 157 g | 5.34 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 170 g | 168 g | 177 g | 6.01 oz |
| 1 cup | 227 g | 224 g | 236 g | 8.01 oz |
| 1 1/4 cups | 284 g | 280 g | 295 g | 10.01 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 341 g | 336 g | 354 g | 12.01 oz |
| 1 3/4 cups | 397 g | 392 g | 413 g | 14.01 oz |
| 2 cups | 454 g | 448 g | 472 g | 16.01 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 568 g | 559 g | 590 g | 20.02 oz |
| 3 cups | 681 g | 671 g | 708 g | 24.02 oz |
🔬 Why Weight Accuracy Matters for Butter (Softened / Sticks)
Standard US butter is packaged in 4 oz (113.5g) sticks. 2 sticks equal exactly 1 US cup.
💡 Best Measuring Technique
- Use stick wrapper markings for cleanest measurement.
- Press softened butter to remove air pockets if using volume cups.
Frequently Asked Questions: Butter (Softened / Sticks) Cups to Grams
How many grams is 1 cup of Butter (Softened / Sticks)?
1 US Legal Cup (240 ml) of butter (softened / sticks) weighs 227 grams. 1 US Customary Cup (236.59 ml) weighs approx 224 grams, and 1 Metric Cup (250 ml) weighs 236 grams.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of Butter (Softened / Sticks)?
1/2 US Legal Cup of butter (softened / sticks) weighs 114 grams.
How do I convert cups of Butter (Softened / Sticks) to grams on a scale?
Multiply the number of cups in your recipe by 227g. For example, 1.5 cups × 227g = 341 grams.