Butter converter
American recipes measure butter in sticks and cups, while most of the world uses grams. Enter an amount and see every equivalent at once.
sticks (US)
1
cups
0.5
tablespoons
8
teaspoons
24
grams
113
ounces
4
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Butter measurements at a glance
- 1 stick = 113 g = 4 oz = 8 tbsp = ½ cup
- 1 cup = 227 g = 8 oz = 2 sticks
- 1 tablespoon = 14 g
- 250 g block (UK/EU) ≈ 2.2 sticks
US recipes are written in sticks and cups, while UK, European and Australian recipes use grams. If you are converting a recipe, weigh the butter rather than measuring by volume for the best result.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is a stick of butter?
One US stick of butter is 113 g (4 oz), which equals 8 tablespoons or half a cup.
How many sticks of butter are in a cup?
A cup of butter is two sticks, or about 227 g.
How many tablespoons are in a stick of butter?
A stick of butter is 8 tablespoons. Most wrappers have tablespoon markings printed on them.
Can I substitute margarine or oil for butter?
Block baking margarine can replace butter one for one by weight. Oil behaves differently and usually needs adjusting, so it isn't a like-for-like swap in every recipe.