How many grams in 1 cup of butter?
1 cup of butter weighs about 227 grams (8 oz). One US stick of butter is 113 g, which equals 1/2 cup.
Cups to grams, for your ingredient
A cup of flour and a cup of honey weigh very differently. Pick the ingredient, enter the amount, and read it in any unit.
Weights are typical averages (US cup, 240 ml). Packing and brand change them by a few percent, so for baking a kitchen scale is more exact.
About butter
A dairy fat of about 80% fat and the rest mostly water, which adds flavour, richness and tender texture.
Measuring tips for butter
- A US stick is 113 g, and the wrapper has tablespoon marks.
- Use it at the temperature the recipe states: cold for pastry, soft for creaming.
- Weigh it instead of packing it into a cup.
What can replace butter?
Block margarine or plant butter works in most baking, but check the fat percentage for pastry.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in 1 cup of butter?
About 227 grams using a US cup of 240 ml.
How many grams are in 1/2 cup of butter?
About 114 grams.
How much does 1 tablespoon of butter weigh?
About 14 grams.
Why does my result differ from other sites?
Packing, humidity and brand change the weight by a few percent. We use typical averages, so a scale is the most accurate option.
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