Density: 0.959 g/ml • Butter & Fats
| From | To | Equals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cups | g | 226.9 |
| 1 cups | tbsp | 16 |
| 1 cups | tsp | 48 |
| 1 tbsp | g | 14.18 |
| 1 tbsp | tsp | 3 |
| 1 tsp | g | 4.73 |
| 1 oz | g | 28.35 |
| 1 g | cups | 0.004 |
| 1 g | tbsp | 0.071 |
Butter is measured by weight, sticks, or cups. One cup of unsalted butter weighs 227 grams, which equals 2 sticks or 16 tablespoons. One stick of butter is 113 grams or 8 tablespoons. For accuracy, butter is often sold pre-marked in tablespoons.
Source: King Arthur Baking Company & USDA National Nutrient Database
| Grams | Cups | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | ≈ 0.22 cups | ≈ 3.5 tbsp | ≈ 10.6 tsp |
| 100 g | ≈ 0.44 cups | ≈ 7.0 tbsp | ≈ 21.1 tsp |
| 150 g | ≈ 0.66 cups | ≈ 10.6 tbsp | ≈ 31.7 tsp |
| 200 g | ≈ 0.88 cups | ≈ 14.1 tbsp | ≈ 42.3 tsp |
| 250 g | ≈ 1.10 cups | ≈ 17.6 tbsp | ≈ 52.9 tsp |
| 300 g | ≈ 1.32 cups | ≈ 21.1 tbsp | ≈ 63.4 tsp |
| 400 g | ≈ 1.76 cups | ≈ 28.2 tbsp | ≈ 84.6 tsp |
| 500 g | ≈ 2.20 cups | ≈ 35.2 tbsp | ≈ 105.7 tsp |
Approximate values based on density of 0.959 g/ml. Always weigh for precision.
1 US cup of unsalted butter weighs approximately 227 grams. This is based on the ingredient's density of 0.959 g/ml, which is the standard used by professional bakers.
1 tablespoon of unsalted butter weighs approximately 14.2 grams (1/16 of a cup). Use the converter above for any amount.
1 teaspoon of unsalted butter weighs approximately 4.73 grams (1/48 of a cup).
100 grams of unsalted butter is approximately 0.44 cups (about 7 tablespoons). Weighing is always more accurate than measuring by volume.
Yes — in professional baking standards, 1 US cup of unsalted butter equals 227 grams. Always use a kitchen scale for the most accurate results, since how ingredients settle in a cup can vary.