120 Grams of Butter to Cups
120 grams of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) equals approximately 1/2 cups (0.53 cups). Includes tablespoon equivalents, density notes, and international cup standards.
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120 grams of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) equals approximately 1/2 cups (US Legal Cup (Nutrition)).
120 grams of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) = 1/2 cups (0.53 cups)
Calculation Formula & Step-by-Step Derivation
To convert 120 grams of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) into US Legal measuring cups (240 mL):
Cups = Weight in Grams ÷ Grams per Cup (Density)Cups = 120g ÷ 227g/cup = 0.53 cups (practical kitchen fraction: 1/2 cups)This calculation is calibrated for Solid stick form (2 sticks = 1 cup = 8 oz = 227g) under standard kitchen conditions (bulk density: 0.946 g/mL, sourced from USDA Agricultural Handbook 8).
120g of Butter Across Cup Standards
Because cup sizes vary internationally, here is how this weight converts across US Legal, US Customary, Metric, and UK Imperial cups.
| Item / Measurement | Weight | Cups (US Standard) | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Legal Cup (Nutrition) (240 mL) | 120g | 1/2 (0.53 cups) | 8.5 tbsp | 25.4 tsp |
| US Customary Cup (236.588 mL) | 120g | 1/2 (0.54 cups) | 8.6 tbsp | 25.7 tsp |
| Metric Cup (250 mL) | 120g | 1/2 (0.51 cups) | 8.1 tbsp | 24.4 tsp |
| UK Imperial Cup (284.131 mL) | 120g | 0.45 (0.45 cups) | 7.1 tbsp | 21.4 tsp |
How to Measure 120g of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) Accurately
Standard dairy butter. In the US, 1 stick equals 1/2 cup (113.4g) or 8 tablespoons.
Melted butter has slightly less aeration than whipped or solid butter, but weight remains invariant: 1 stick is always 113.5 grams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups is 120 grams of Butter (Unsalted or Salted)?
120 grams of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) equals 1/2 cups in standard US Legal measuring cups (0.53 cups), or 1/2 cups in US Customary.
How many tablespoons is 120g of Butter (Unsalted or Salted)?
120g of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) equals approximately 8.5 tablespoons (or 25.4 teaspoons).
What is the density of Butter (Unsalted or Salted)?
Under standard measurement conditions (Solid stick form (2 sticks = 1 cup = 8 oz = 227g)), Butter (Unsalted or Salted) weighs approximately 227 grams per US cup (bulk density: 0.946 g/mL). Reference: USDA Agricultural Handbook 8.