Butter Conversion: Sticks, Cups, Tablespoons and Grams
Enter an amount of butter and see it in every common unit.
- Sticks
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- Cups
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- Tablespoons
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- Teaspoons
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- Ounces (oz)
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- Grams (g)
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Butter amounts in grams
How it works
Formulas and reference values: how we convert. Want it on paper? Get the printable chart.
In the United States butter is sold in sticks, and every stick has tablespoon markings on the wrapper. One stick equals 8 tablespoons, half a cup, 4 ounces or about 113 grams. Two sticks make one cup, which is about 227 grams.
Recipes from other countries usually give butter in grams, while American recipes use sticks, cups or tablespoons. Enter any amount below and see it in all units at once. For baking, weigh the butter if you can, and use it at the temperature the recipe asks for, since softened and cold butter behave very differently.
Conversion chart
| Sticks | Cups | Tablespoons | Ounces | Grams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 stick | 0.25 | 4 | 2 | 57 |
| 1 stick | 0.5 | 8 | 4 | 113 |
| 2 sticks | 1 | 16 | 8 | 227 |
| 3 sticks | 1.5 | 24 | 12 | 340 |
| 4 sticks | 2 | 32 | 16 | 454 |
Frequently asked questions
How many tablespoons are in a stick of butter?
A stick of butter is 8 tablespoons, which is half a cup, 4 ounces or about 113 grams.
How many grams are in a cup of butter?
About 227 g, which is 2 sticks.
How do I measure butter without a scale?
US sticks have tablespoon markings printed on the wrapper. Cut through the wrapper at the line for the amount you need.
Are European butter blocks the same as US sticks?
No. European butter usually comes in 250 g blocks, which is a bit more than 2 US sticks (about 2.2 sticks).