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Butter converter

Convert butter between sticks, tablespoons, cups, and grams

Convert butter measurements

sticks

1.00

tbsp

8.00

cups

0.50

grams

113.00

oz

4.00

lb

0.25

Quick reference

  • 1 stick = 8 tablespoons = 1/2 cup = 113 grams
  • 2 sticks = 16 tablespoons = 1 cup = 226 grams
  • 4 sticks = 1 pound = 454 grams

Common butter measurement conversions

Quick reference table for converting butter between sticks, tablespoons, cups, grams, ounces, and pounds.

SticksTablespoonsCupsGramsOuncesPounds
1/4 stick2 tbsp1/8 cup28 g1 oz0.06 lb
1/2 stick4 tbsp1/4 cup57 g2 oz0.13 lb
1 stick8 tbsp1/2 cup113 g4 oz0.25 lb
2 sticks16 tbsp1 cup227 g8 oz0.50 lb
3 sticks24 tbsp1.5 cups340 g12 oz0.75 lb
4 sticks32 tbsp2 cups454 g16 oz1 lb
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Use this result as a starting point. Visit the full calculator to adjust quantities, try different ingredient densities, or compare more conversions.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter the amount or measurement requested by the calculator.
  2. Select the unit, ingredient, or option that matches your recipe.
  3. Review the result and any notes below the calculator.
  4. Use the answer as a practical kitchen estimate and adjust based on your recipe.

Example

Use the calculator to turn recipe measurements into the format you can measure most easily, then round to a practical spoon, cup, gram, or oven setting.

Kitchen measurements can vary, especially for ingredients measured by volume.

Frequently asked questions

How many tablespoons are in a stick of butter?

One stick of butter equals 8 tablespoons or 1/2 cup.

How many grams are in a stick of butter?

One stick of butter weighs 113 grams (approximately 4 ounces).

How many sticks of butter are in a cup?

There are 2 sticks of butter in 1 cup.

Are these measurements the same worldwide?

These conversions are based on US butter sticks. Butter packaging may vary in other countries, but the weight conversions (grams, ounces) remain accurate.

Last updated: June 5, 2026 | Reviewed by Ingredient Tally Team

About This Butter Converter

Use the butter converter when a recipe lists butter in a unit you do not normally use. Butter is easier to convert than many ingredients because common stick, tablespoon, cup, ounce, and gram relationships are well established.

Ingredient Tally keeps the calculator near the top of the page and adds this guide so home cooks and bakers can understand the measurement choice behind the result. Recipe math is useful, but kitchen results also depend on ingredient density, oven behavior, pan size, rounding, technique, and the way a recipe was originally written.

How to Use It

  1. Enter the butter amount.
  2. Choose the starting unit.
  3. Choose the target unit.
  4. Review the converted result.
  5. Use a scale for precise baking when possible.

Best Use Cases

  • Converting US stick measurements into grams for baking recipes.
  • Switching between tablespoons, cups, ounces, and grams when a recipe uses unfamiliar butter units.
  • Checking whether a recipe is asking for one stick, half a cup, or a weight amount before mixing.
  • Planning baking recipes where butter texture matters as much as the amount.

How the Math Works

In common US measurements, 1 stick of butter equals 8 tablespoons, 1/2 cup, 4 ounces, or about 113 grams.

Pure unit conversions use fixed relationships, while ingredient conversions can require density assumptions. That is why a cup of flour, sugar, chopped nuts, oil, and cocoa do not all convert to the same number of grams. Treat the answer as a practical kitchen estimate and weigh key ingredients when precision matters.

When the Result Is Exact vs Estimated

Butter conversions are more standardized than many ingredient conversions because common US stick relationships are well known. The amount can be converted cleanly, but recipe behavior still changes when butter is cold, softened, or melted.

If a recipe is sensitive, expensive, or unfamiliar, use the result as a starting point and compare it with the recipe context. That can mean checking a pan size, weighing a dry ingredient, tasting a seasoning change, or watching the batter or dough before committing to the full batch.

Worked Kitchen Example

Converting one and a half sticks of butter for a pastry recipe

The calculator can quickly show the equivalent in tablespoons, cups, ounces, or grams, which is useful when a recipe source and your kitchen equipment use different formats.

Once the amount is clear, the more important question becomes the butter condition. A precise grams conversion will not fix a pastry recipe if the butter needs to stay cold and is allowed to soften too much before mixing.

Practical Kitchen Tips

  • Butter package markings can help with quick measuring.
  • Softened, melted, and cold butter behave differently in recipes.
  • Use unsalted or salted butter as the recipe specifies.
  • European-style butter may have different fat content.

When to Double-Check the Result

  • Recipes that specify melted, browned, cold, or softened butter.
  • European-style butter or high-fat butter that behaves differently in pastry.
  • Salted versus unsalted butter in recipes where seasoning matters.
  • Situations where the unit conversion is correct but the butter temperature is not.

When one of these situations applies, compare the result with a related guide or a trusted recipe note instead of treating the calculator as the only source of truth.

Butter Converter FAQ

How many tablespoons are in a stick of butter?

There are 8 tablespoons in 1 US stick.

How many grams are in a stick?

About 113 grams.

Does melted butter measure the same?

The amount may match, but recipe behavior can change.