QUICK ANSWER
1 stick of butter = ½ cup = 8 tablespoons = 113 grams = 4 ounces. 1 cup of butter = 2 sticks = 227 g. 1 tablespoon = 14 g. A European 250 g block is about 2¼ sticks.
Butter calculator.
Butter conversion chart: sticks to cups, tablespoons and grams.
| Sticks | Cups | Tablespoons | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ stick | ¼ cup | 2 tbsp | 28 g | 1 oz |
| ½ stick | ¼ cup | 4 tbsp | 57 g | 2 oz |
| 1 stick | ½ cup | 8 tbsp | 113 g | 4 oz |
| 1½ sticks | ¾ cup | 12 tbsp | 170 g | 6 oz |
| 2 sticks | 1 cup | 16 tbsp | 226 g | 8 oz |
| 3 sticks | 1½ cup | 24 tbsp | 339 g | 12 oz |
| 4 sticks | 2 cup | 32 tbsp | 452 g | 16 oz |
US butter is sold in 4-ounce sticks with tablespoon marks on the wrapper. Grams are rounded from 113.4 g per stick; for baking, weighing is the most accurate method.
Grams of butter to tablespoons, cups and sticks.
For metric recipes in a US kitchen: 1 tablespoon of butter is about 14 g, so divide the grams by 14.2 for tablespoons, or by 113 for sticks. Amounts are rounded to the nearest quarter tablespoon and the nearest common cup measure.
| Grams | Tablespoons (about) | Cups (about) | Sticks (about) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 g | ¾ tbsp | under ⅛ cup | under ¼ stick |
| 15 g | 1 tbsp | ⅛ cup | ¼ stick |
| 20 g | 1½ tbsp | ⅛ cup | ¼ stick |
| 25 g | 1¾ tbsp | ⅛ cup | ¼ stick |
| 30 g | 2 tbsp | ⅛ cup | ¼ stick |
| 40 g | 2¾ tbsp | ⅛ cup | ¼ stick |
| 50 g | 3½ tbsp | ¼ cup | ½ stick |
| 60 g | 4¼ tbsp | ¼ cup | ½ stick |
| 75 g | 5¼ tbsp | ⅓ cup | ¾ stick |
| 80 g | 5¾ tbsp | ⅓ cup | ¾ stick |
| 85 g | 6 tbsp | ⅜ cup | ¾ stick |
| 100 g | 7 tbsp | ½ cup | 1 stick |
| 115 g | 8 tbsp | ½ cup | 1 stick |
| 125 g | 8¾ tbsp | ½ cup | 1 stick |
| 150 g | 10½ tbsp | ⅔ cup | 1¼ sticks |
| 175 g | 12¼ tbsp | ¾ cup | 1½ sticks |
| 200 g | 14 tbsp | ⅞ cup | 1¾ sticks |
| 225 g | 15¾ tbsp | 1 cup | 2 sticks |
| 250 g | 17¾ tbsp | 1⅛ cup | 2¼ sticks |
Common questions.
How much is 1 stick of butter?
½ cup, 8 tablespoons, 113 grams or 4 ounces.
How much is 1 cup of butter?
2 sticks, 16 tablespoons, 227 grams or 8 ounces.
How much is half a stick of butter?
¼ cup, 4 tablespoons, 57 grams or 2 ounces.
How many grams is 2 sticks of butter?
227 grams (226.8 g exactly) — the same as 1 cup.
How many tablespoons in a stick of butter?
8 tablespoons. The wrapper is marked in tablespoons, so you can slice exactly.
How many sticks of butter is ½ cup?
1 stick. Half a cup of butter is 8 tablespoons, 113 grams or 4 ounces.
How many tablespoons is 80 g of butter?
About 5¾ tablespoons (80 ÷ 14.2 = 5.6), or a little over ⅓ cup.
How do I convert grams of butter to tablespoons?
Divide the grams by 14.2. For example, 100 g is about 7 tablespoons and 250 g is about 17¾ tablespoons (2¼ sticks).
How do I measure butter without sticks?
Weigh it (113 g per half cup), or press softened butter into a dry measuring cup and level it.
Can I use oil instead of butter?
In most cooking, yes — use about ¾ the amount of oil. In baking, butter adds structure and flavour, so expect a different texture.
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