Convert butter grams to cups, sticks, and tablespoons. Standard value: 1 cup butter = 227g = 2 sticks = 16 tbsp. Includes a full conversion table, butter state guide (cold / softened / melted), US stick reference, and 10 FAQs.
Cold and softened butter both weigh 227g per cup. Melted butter is slightly lighter at about 218g per cup. More importantly, using the wrong state changes the texture of your baked goods — not just the weight.
Based on 227g per US cup (solid or softened butter). Sticks are US standard (1 stick = 113g = ½ cup).
| Grams | Cups 227g/cup | US Sticks | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14g | 0.06 cups | ⅛ stick | 1 tbsp |
| 28g | 0.13 cups | ¼ stick | 2 tbsp |
| 57g | 0.25 cups | ½ stick | 4 tbsp |
| 85g | 0.38 cups | ¾ stick | 6 tbsp |
| 100g | 0.44 cups | 0.88 | 7 tbsp |
| 113g= 1 stick | 0.50 cups | 1 stick | 8 tbsp |
| 150g | 0.66 cups | 1.32 | 10.6 tbsp |
| 170g | 0.75 cups | 1.5 | 12 tbsp |
| 200g | 0.88 cups | 1.76 | 14.1 tbsp |
| 227g= 1 cup = 2 sticks | 1.00 cups | 2 sticks | 16 tbsp |
| 250g | 1.10 cups | 2.20 | 17.6 tbsp |
| 300g | 1.32 cups | 2.64 | 21.1 tbsp |
| 340g | 1.50 cups | 3 sticks | 24 tbsp |
| 454g | 2.00 cups | 4 sticks | 32 tbsp |
| 500g | 2.20 cups | 4.41 | 35.2 tbsp |
Based on US cups (240ml) and US butter sticks (113g each). Melted butter weighs slightly less (about 218g/cup) — see the butter states section below.
Butter's state is one of the most important variables in baking. The gram weight per cup stays almost the same for cold and softened butter — but the way butter behaves in a recipe changes completely depending on its temperature.
US recipes frequently call for butter in sticks rather than cups or grams. This reference table covers every common stick measurement with its gram and cup equivalent.
| Sticks | Grams | Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ stick | 28g | ⅛ cup | 2 tbsp |
| ½ stick | 57g | ¼ cup | 4 tbsp |
| 1 stickmost common | 113g | ½ cup | 8 tbsp |
| 1½ sticks | 170g | ¾ cup | 12 tbsp |
| 2 sticks | 227g | 1 cup | 16 tbsp |
| 3 sticks | 340g | 1½ cups | 24 tbsp |
| 4 sticks | 454g | 2 cups | 32 tbsp |
Butter can be measured in more ways than almost any other baking ingredient — by cup, by stick, by tablespoon, or by weight. Here is when to use each method.
Before measuring, confirm whether your recipe needs cold, softened, or melted butter. This is critical — cold butter creates flaky pastry, softened butter traps air for fluffy cakes, and melted butter creates dense, fudgy baked goods. Using the wrong state will change the final texture significantly, even if the gram weight is identical.
US butter sticks have tablespoon and cup markings printed on the wrapper. Each stick is ½ cup (113g / 8 tbsp). Simply cut along the printed line for quick, accurate measurement without any tools. This is the fastest method for recipes that call for whole or half sticks.
For softened butter, use a dry measuring cup, not a liquid jug. Press the butter firmly into the cup with a spatula to eliminate air pockets — air pockets are the main source of measurement error with softened butter. Level off the top with a straight edge. Properly measured softened butter should hold the cup shape when inverted.
Melted butter is a liquid and should be measured in a liquid measuring jug, not a dry cup. Pour to the correct line and read at eye level. Note that melted butter weighs slightly less per cup than solid butter (218g vs 227g) because the fat molecules pack slightly differently in liquid form.
European recipes almost always give butter in grams, not cups or sticks. A digital kitchen scale is the most accurate method for any butter measurement. 227g = 1 cup = 2 US sticks. For brown butter recipes, always weigh after browning as water evaporation reduces the weight by approximately 12%.
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100 grams of butter equals approximately 0.44 cups, or just under half a cup. In tablespoons, 100g of butter is about 7 tablespoons. In US sticks, 100g is approximately 0.88 sticks. This is a common amount in cookie and muffin recipes that call for less than a full stick of butter.
1 cup of butter weighs exactly 227 grams, which equals 2 US sticks or 16 tablespoons. This is one of the most precise conversions in baking — butter is sold in standardised sticks in the US, so the gram weight is consistent regardless of brand. In the UK and Australia, butter is sold in 250g blocks, which is slightly more than 1 US cup.
1 US stick of butter weighs 113 grams (or 113.4g to be precise), which equals ½ cup or 8 tablespoons. US butter is sold in packages of 4 sticks (454g / 1 lb total). The wrapper on each stick has tablespoon markings printed on it, making it easy to cut to any measurement without a scale. 2 sticks = 1 cup = 227g.
Yes — the state of butter is one of the most important variables in baking. Softened butter can be creamed with sugar to trap air, creating a light, fluffy texture in cakes and cookies. Melted butter cannot trap air and creates a denser, fudgier result. Cold butter creates steam pockets during baking, producing flaky layers in pie crust and scones. The gram weight is the same for cold and softened butter (227g/cup), but melted butter is slightly lighter at approximately 218g/cup.
250 grams of butter equals approximately 1.10 cups, or just over 1 cup. This is a common amount in European recipes that call for a 250g block of butter — slightly more than the 2-stick (227g) standard in US recipes. In tablespoons, 250g of butter is about 17.6 tablespoons. In US sticks, 250g is approximately 2.2 sticks.
Three methods work well without a scale: (1) Use the wrapper markings — US butter sticks have tablespoon and cup lines printed on the wrapper. Cut along the line. (2) Water displacement method — fill a measuring cup with cold water to a specific level, then add butter until the water rises to the 1-cup mark. The amount of butter added equals the difference. (3) Press softened butter firmly into a dry measuring cup, eliminating all air pockets, then level off.
200 grams of butter equals approximately 0.88 cups, or just under 1 cup (about ⅞ cup). In tablespoons, 200g is about 14 tablespoons. In US sticks, 200g is approximately 1.76 sticks. This is a common amount in European cake recipes that call for 200g butter — slightly less than the 2-stick US standard.
Salted and unsalted butter have identical gram-per-cup values (227g/cup) — the salt content does not meaningfully affect density. However, most baking recipes call for unsalted butter so the baker can control the total salt level precisely. If you substitute salted for unsalted butter, reduce any added salt in the recipe by ¼ teaspoon per ½ cup (113g) of butter. For most recipes, the difference is small enough that either works.
100 grams of butter equals approximately 7 tablespoons. Since 1 tablespoon of butter weighs about 14.2 grams, you can use this quick reference: 1 tbsp = 14g, 2 tbsp = 28g, 4 tbsp = 57g, 8 tbsp = 113g (1 stick), 16 tbsp = 227g (1 cup / 2 sticks). For 100g specifically, use 7 tablespoons as a practical approximation.
European recipes give butter in grams. To convert: divide the gram amount by 227 to get cups, or divide by 113 to get sticks. Common conversions: 125g = ½ cup + 1 tbsp ≈ 1 stick + 1 tbsp, 200g ≈ ⅞ cup ≈ 1¾ sticks, 250g ≈ 1 cup + 1½ tbsp ≈ 2 sticks + 1½ tbsp. For precision, always weigh European recipes rather than converting to cups — the gram amounts are exact.
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