Butter Converter
Quick answer: One US stick of butter is ½ cup, 8 tablespoons, or about 113 g; two sticks make 1 cup (227 g).
US recipes love sticks, European ones love grams. Convert between sticks, cups, tablespoons and grams in a tap.
Butter at a glance
| Amount | Sticks | Grams |
|---|
| 1 cup | 2 sticks | 227 g |
| ½ cup | 1 stick | 113 g |
| ¼ cup | ½ stick | 57 g |
| 1 tbsp | ⅛ stick | 14 g |
How it works
US recipes measure butter in sticks and cups while most of the world uses grams. One US stick is a quarter-pound — 8 tablespoons, half a cup, or about 113 grams — and four sticks make a pound. This tool moves between all four units so you can follow any recipe no matter where it was written.
Frequently asked
How big is one stick of butter?
A US stick is ½ cup — 8 tablespoons, or about 113 grams. Four sticks make one pound.
Does the wrapper help?
Yes. Most US butter wrappers are printed with tablespoon and cup marks, so you can slice off exactly what you need.
What about salted vs unsalted?
The weight is identical. Choose based on the recipe — most baking calls for unsalted so you control the salt.
How many sticks are in a pound of butter?
Four. A pound is 2 cups, 32 tablespoons, or about 454 grams.
How do I soften butter quickly?
Cut it into small cubes and leave 10–15 minutes at room temperature, or grate cold butter — just don't fully melt it if the recipe wants it softened.
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