Butter (melted): Cups to Grams
Butter (melted) has a density of 0.911 g/mL, so converting between volume (cups, tablespoons) and weight (grams, ounces) needs this specific figure rather than a generic one. One US cup of butter (melted) weighs about 215.5318835 g.
Butter (melted) volume to weight table
Grams and ounces for common volume measurements, calculated from a density of 0.911 g/mL.
| Volume | Weight (g) | Weight (oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Teaspoon | 4.490247572 | 0.158388822 |
| Tablespoon | 13.47074272 | 0.475166466 |
| Fluid Ounce | 26.94148543 | 0.950332932 |
| Cup (US) | 215.5318835 | 7.602663456 |
| Pint (US) | 431.0637669 | 15.20532691 |
| Quart (US) | 862.1275338 | 30.41065382 |
| Gallon (US) | 3,448.510135 | 121.6426153 |
| Milliliter | 0.911 | 0.03213457934 |
| Liter | 911 | 32.13457934 |
| Cubic Centimeter | 0.911 | 0.03213457934 |
| Cubic Inch | 14.9286153 | 0.5265914082 |
| Cup (Metric) | 227.75 | 8.033644834 |
How to measure it accurately
Melted butter measures by volume like any liquid. Note that "1 cup butter, melted" means measure the butter solid, then melt it — the two are not the same amount.
Use the full cooking converter
For any other volume or weight unit, or to convert weight back to volume, use the Cooking Converter and select Butter (melted) from the ingredient list.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams in a cup of butter (melted)?
1 US cup of butter (melted) weighs about 215.5318835 grams (7.602663456 oz), using a density of 0.911 g/mL.
How many grams in a tablespoon of butter (melted)?
1 tablespoon of butter (melted) weighs about 13.47074272 grams.
How many grams in a teaspoon of butter (melted)?
1 teaspoon of butter (melted) weighs about 4.490247572 grams.
Why does butter (melted) have a different gram weight than other ingredients?
Because grams measure mass and cups measure volume, the conversion depends on density. Butter (melted) has a density of 0.911 g/mL, so it is lighter than the same volume of water.
Does how I measure butter (melted) matter?
Melted butter measures by volume like any liquid. Note that "1 cup butter, melted" means measure the butter solid, then melt it — the two are not the same amount.
Ingredients of similar density
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