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)
Kitchen Measurement Converter
Live CalculationConvert weight to volume accurately by accounting for density differences.
Quick:
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.
Use custom package value (optional)
Leave blank to use the standard USDA density.
1 cups (1)
Weight equivalent: 227.0g (8.01 oz)
1 grams of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) equals approximately 1 cups (US Customary Cup).
16.0 Tablespoons
48.0 Teaspoons
236.6 mL Volume (mL)
8.01 oz Ounces (Weight)
1 Cup of Butter Across International Cup Standards
Compare the weight of 1 cup across US Customary, US Legal, Metric, UK Imperial, and Japanese cups.
| Ingredient | Weight | Cups (US Standard) | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Customary Cup (236.588 mL) | 227g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
| US Legal Cup (Nutrition) (240 mL) | 230g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
| Metric Cup (250 mL) | 240g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
| UK Imperial Cup (284.131 mL) | 273g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
| Japanese Cup (200 mL) | 192g | 1 cup (1.0 cups) | 16.0 tbsp | 48.0 tsp |
Measurement & Technique Guide for 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 Culinary Tip:
For creaming with sugar, butter should be pliable (65°F / 18°C). Your finger should leave an indentation without sinking into melted grease.