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Butter (Unsalted or Salted) Volume Reviewed

1/2 Cups of Butter to Grams

Convert 1/2 Cups of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) to grams (114g in US cups). Complete volume-to-weight chart and tablespoon breakdown.

Direct Answer:

1/2 Cups of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) = 114 grams (4.00 oz)

Tablespoons: 8.0 tbsp Teaspoons: 24.0 tsp Volume: 118.3 mL Condition: Solid stick form at cool room temperature (65°F / 18°C) 1 Cup Standard: 227g

Volume-to-Weight Calculation Formula

Weight (grams) = Cup Volume × Grams per Cup (Density) Weight = 0.5 × 227g = 114 grams

Calibrated for Solid stick form at cool room temperature (65°F / 18°C) at room temperature (bulk density: 0.960 g/mL). Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 173410).

Technique Note: 1 stick of butter = 1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons = 113.4g (4 oz). 2 sticks = 1 cup = 226.8g (~227g).

1/2 Cups of Butter Across International Cup Standards

Gram weight comparison across US Customary, US Legal, Metric, UK Imperial, and Japanese cup definitions.

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
US Customary Cup (236.588 mL) 114g 1/2 Cups (0.5 cups) 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp
US Legal Cup (Nutrition) (240 mL) 115g 1/2 Cups (0.5 cups) 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp
Metric Cup (250 mL) 120g 1/2 Cups (0.5 cups) 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp
UK Imperial Cup (284.131 mL) 136g 1/2 Cups (0.5 cups) 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp
Japanese Cup (200 mL) 96g 1/2 Cups (0.5 cups) 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp

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Condition: Solid stick form at cool room temperature (65°F / 18°C) • 1 stick of butter = 1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons = 113.4g (4 oz). 2 sticks = 1 cup = 226.8g (~227g).
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Traditional US recipe cup defined as exactly 8 fluid ounces. Cup standards differ by region (US 236.6 mL, US Legal 240 mL, Metric 250 mL, UK 284.1 mL, Japanese 200 mL). US Customary is standard for American recipes.
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Calculated Result US Customary Cup (236.588 mL)
1/2 cups (0.50)

Weight equivalent: 113.5g (4.00 oz)

0.5 grams of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) equals approximately 1/2 cups (US Customary Cup).

8.0 Tablespoons
24.0 Teaspoons
118.3 mL Volume (mL)
4.00 oz Ounces (Weight)

How to Measure 1/2 Cups of Butter (Unsalted or Salted)

Standard dairy butter containing 80% to 82% milkfat, 16% to 18% water, and 1% to 2% milk solids. In the US, 1 cup equals exactly 2 sticks (16 tbsp / 8 oz).

Chef's Tip:

For creaming with sugar, butter should be pliable (65°F / 18°C). Your finger should leave an indentation without sinking into melted grease.

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Melted Butter (Liquid) 109g (8.0 tbsp) Ghee (Clarified Butter) 110g (8.0 tbsp) Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) 108g (8.0 tbsp) Vegetable Shortening (Solid / Crisco) 96g (8.0 tbsp)
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How We Calculate 1/2 Cups of Butter (Unsalted or Salted)

Weight calculations for Butter (Unsalted or Salted) are derived from bulk density standards verified by USDA FoodData Central and culinary laboratory benchmarks. In the standard US Customary cup (236.588 mL), 1/2 Cups weighs approximately 114 grams under standard condition (Solid stick form at cool room temperature (65°F / 18°C)).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1/2 Cups of Butter (Unsalted or Salted)?

1/2 Cups of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) weighs approximately 114 grams (4.00 ounces) when measured under standard conditions (Solid stick form at cool room temperature (65°F / 18°C)).

How many tablespoons is in 1/2 Cups of Butter (Unsalted or Salted)?

There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup, so 1/2 Cups equals 8.0 tablespoons (24.0 teaspoons).

How is the weight of 1/2 Cups of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) calculated?

Weight is calculated by multiplying volume by bulk density: 0.5 cup(s) × 227 grams per cup = 114 grams.