Butter (solid, room temp): Cups to Grams
Butter (solid, room temp) 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 (solid, room temp) weighs about 215.5318835 g.
Butter (solid, room temp) 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
US recipes usually measure butter in sticks: one stick is 1/2 cup, 4 oz, or about 113 g. The wrapper markings are more accurate than pressing butter into a cup.
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 (solid, room temp) from the ingredient list.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams in a cup of butter (solid, room temp)?
1 US cup of butter (solid, room temp) weighs about 215.5318835 grams (7.602663456 oz), using a density of 0.911 g/mL.
How many grams in a tablespoon of butter (solid, room temp)?
1 tablespoon of butter (solid, room temp) weighs about 13.47074272 grams.
How many grams in a teaspoon of butter (solid, room temp)?
1 teaspoon of butter (solid, room temp) weighs about 4.490247572 grams.
Why does butter (solid, room temp) have a different gram weight than other ingredients?
Because grams measure mass and cups measure volume, the conversion depends on density. Butter (solid, room temp) has a density of 0.911 g/mL, so it is lighter than the same volume of water.
Does how I measure butter (solid, room temp) matter?
US recipes usually measure butter in sticks: one stick is 1/2 cup, 4 oz, or about 113 g. The wrapper markings are more accurate than pressing butter into a cup.
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