Butter Converter

Convert butter between sticks, grams, ounces, cups and tablespoons.

In grams

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Sticks (US)

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Cups

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Tablespoons

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Ounces

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Based on solid butter (1 cup ≈ 226.8 g). Weighing is the most reliable method for baking.

One block, many measures

Butter is quoted in sticks in the United States, in grams across most of the world, and in cups, tablespoons or ounces depending on the recipe. They all describe the same block, just in different units.

1 cup = 2 sticks = 16 tbsp = 8 oz ≈ 226.8 g

The calculator converts your amount to grams first, then back out to every other unit. Weighing on a scale is the most dependable approach, especially when a recipe and your butter use different systems.

Worked example

One cup of butter is about 226.8 grams — that is 2 US sticks, 16 tablespoons or 8 ounces. Recipes from different countries quote butter in all of these.

Smooth baking across recipes

Cookbook butter measures are a frequent source of confusion when a recipe crosses borders. Converting once, up front, saves a sticky mid-bake calculation — and a scale beats packing butter into a measuring cup every time.

Handy facts

Stick markings. US wrappers show tablespoon lines for quick slicing.
Weigh when you can. Grams are the most accurate and least messy.
Spreads differ. Tub spreads contain water; only solid butter converts cleanly.

Frequently asked questions

How big is a US stick of butter?

A standard US stick is half a cup: about 113 grams, 4 ounces, or 8 tablespoons. The wrapper is usually marked in tablespoons for easy slicing.

Why convert by weight?

Weighing is the most reliable way to measure butter, especially across recipes that use sticks, cups or grams. A kitchen scale removes the guesswork of packing a cup.

Are US and metric measures the same?

Close enough for cooking. This uses the common conversions (1 cup ≈ 226.8 g); tiny rounding differences between systems will not affect a recipe.

Does this work for margarine?

For solid block margarine sold in similar sticks, yes. Spreadable tubs contain water and air, so weight is the only dependable measure for those.