Butter Converter: Sticks, Cups, Tbsp & Grams
Convert common US and metric butter measurements from one audited reference.
US butter sticks are used. One stick equals 113 grams or 1/2 US cup.
Quick answer
This calculator uses the standard US butter-stick assumption: 1 stick = 113 grams = 1/2 US cup = 8 tablespoons.
Butter conversion method
This calculator uses 1/2 US cup of butter = 113 grams, so 1 US cup = 226 grams and 1 US stick = 113 grams.
Common US butter-stick conversions
| US butter sticks | Grams |
|---|---|
| 0.25 US butter sticks | 28.25 grams |
| 0.5 US butter sticks | 56.5 grams |
| 1 US butter stick | 113 grams |
| 2 US butter sticks | 226 grams |
| 4 US butter sticks | 452 grams |
| 8 US butter sticks | 904 grams |
Practical examples
- 1 US butter stick = 113 grams = 8 tablespoons.
- 1/2 US cup of butter = 113 grams.
- 1 US cup of butter = 226 grams.
Measurement notes
Butter-stick conversions use the US stick. Packaging and butter styles outside the US may use a different format.
Common question
How much butter is one US stick?
One US butter stick is 1/2 US cup, 8 tablespoons, and 113 grams.