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Convert butter between sticks, cups, grams, tablespoons, and ounces
Quick Reference:
1 stick = 113g = 8 tbsp = 1/2 cup = 4 oz
| Sticks | Cups | Grams | Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 | 0.125 | 28g | 2 tbsp | 1 oz |
| 0.5 | 0.25 | 57g | 4 tbsp | 2 oz |
| 0.75 | 0.375 | 85g | 6 tbsp | 3 oz |
| 1 | 0.5 | 113g | 8 tbsp | 4 oz |
| 1.5 | 0.75 | 170g | 12 tbsp | 6 oz |
| 2 | 1 | 227g | 16 tbsp | 8 oz |
| 2.5 | 1.25 | 283g | 20 tbsp | 10 oz |
| 3 | 1.5 | 340g | 24 tbsp | 12 oz |
| 4 | 2 | 454g | 32 tbsp | 16 oz |
In the United States, butter is commonly sold in 1-pound packages containing 4 sticks. Each stick is individually wrapped and marked with tablespoon measurements. Understanding these standard measurements makes recipe conversions straightforward.
US butter sticks have tablespoon markings on the wrapper, making it easy to measure without unwrapping:
European butter is typically sold in 250g blocks (not sticks). When converting recipes:
While measurements remain the same, the type of butter matters:
2 sticks of butter equal 1 cup. Each stick is 1/2 cup, so you need two full sticks for 1 cup of butter. This equals 227 grams or 8 ounces.
If you have a block of butter without markings, use the water displacement method: fill a measuring cup with cold water, then add butter until the water rises to the desired level. Or use a kitchen scale (113g = 1 stick).
Yes, margarine sticks use the same measurements as butter sticks. However, margarine has different fat and water content, which may affect baking results. Butter is generally preferred for baking.
Cut butter into small pieces and let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes. For faster softening, grate cold butter with a cheese grater. Avoid microwaving as it can melt unevenly.