Quick Answer
One US cup of butter weighs about 227 grams. That works out to 14.2 g per tablespoon and 4.73 g per teaspoon. 2 sticks = 1 cup = 227 g. 1 tablespoon = 14.2 g. Weights vary slightly by brand, moisture, and how tightly you pack - for precise baking, a kitchen scale beats volume measures.
Key Facts
- 1 cup butter = 227 g
- 1 tablespoon = 14.2 g
- 1 teaspoon = 4.73 g
- 1/2 cup = 114 g
- 2 sticks = 1 cup = 227 g. 1 tablespoon = 14.2 g.
- Values assume standard US measures (1 cup = 236.59 mL)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams in 1 cup of butter?
About 227 grams, scoop-and-level for dry ingredients. 2 sticks = 1 cup = 227 g. 1 tablespoon = 14.2 g.
How many grams in a tablespoon of butter?
One US tablespoon (15 mL) of butter is about 14.2 grams. A teaspoon is 4.73 g.
Why does butter weigh more (or less) than water?
Dry ingredients are weighed by how they pack into the cup volume. Butter has an apparent density of about 0.96 g/mL - lighter than water - depending on particle size and air gaps.
How many cups is 100 g of butter?
100 g ÷ 227 g/cup ≈ 0.44 cups - about a little less than a full cup. The reverse table on this page covers 25-1000 g.
Should I weigh or measure by volume?
Weighing is more accurate - volume measures vary with how you scoop, pack, and level, and brands differ by 5-15%. For cookies and cakes where ratios matter, grams are the professional standard. The tables here convert either direction.