How Many Grams in 1 Cup of Butter?
1 cup of butter equals 2 sticks, 16 tablespoons, 8 ounces, or exactly 227 grams.
Direct Answer:
1 US Cup of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) = 227 grams (8.01 oz)
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1 grams of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) equals approximately 1 cups (US Legal Cup (Nutrition)).
16.0 Tablespoons
48.0 Teaspoons
240.0 mL Volume (mL)
8.01 oz Ounces (Weight)
1 Cup of Butter Across International Cup Standards
Compare the weight of 1 cup across US Legal, US Customary, Metric, and UK Imperial cups.
| Item / Measurement | Weight | Cups (US Standard) | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Legal Cup (Nutrition) (240 mL) | 227g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
| US Customary Cup (236.588 mL) | 224g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
| Metric Cup (250 mL) | 236g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
| UK Imperial Cup (284.131 mL) | 269g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
Measurement & Technique Guide for Butter (Unsalted or Salted)
Standard dairy butter. In the US, 1 stick equals 1/2 cup (113.4g) or 8 tablespoons.
Chef's Culinary Tip:
Melted butter has slightly less aeration than whipped or solid butter, but weight remains invariant: 1 stick is always 113.5 grams.