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Butter Converter: Sticks, Cups, Tbsp, Grams

1 US stick of butter = 1/2 cup = 8 tbsp = 113 g (4 oz)

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Fractions OK: try “1/2” or “1 1/2”.

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Butter stick chart

SticksTbspCupsGramsOunces
1/42 tbsp2 tbsp28.2 g1.00 oz
1/24 tbsp1/4 cup56.5 g1.99 oz
18 tbsp1/2 cup113 g3.99 oz
1 1/212 tbsp3/4 cup169.5 g5.98 oz
216 tbsp1 cup226 g7.97 oz
324 tbsp1 1/2 cups339 g11.96 oz
432 tbsp2 cups (1 lb)452 g15.94 oz

Standard US sticks; European-style butter often comes in 250 g blocks, so check the wrapper.

FAQ

How many grams is 1 stick of butter?

One standard US stick (1/2 cup, 8 tablespoons) is 113 g, per the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart, or about 4 oz.

How many sticks of butter are in a cup?

Two. 1 cup of butter = 2 sticks = 16 tablespoons = 226 g.

How many tablespoons are in a stick of butter?

Eight tablespoons, which is about 14 g each.

Source: King Arthur Baking — Ingredient Weight Chart (“Butter — 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) = 4 oz / 113 g”). Other amounts are calculated from 113 g per stick. See also butter cups to grams.