Ingredient conversion
1 cup butter to grams
1 US cup of butter = 227 grams.
This uses the solid butter. Switch to metric, Australian/South African or imperial cup sizes in the converter below.
This uses the solid butter. Switch to metric, Australian/South African or imperial cup sizes in the converter below.
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Why this matters: A cup of flour, sugar, butter and honey do not weigh the same.
Butter cup to gram chart
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup butter | 56.8g |
| 1/3 cup butter | 75.7g |
| 1/2 cup butter | 113.5g |
| 2/3 cup butter | 151.3g |
| 3/4 cup butter | 170.2g |
| 1 cup butter | 227g |
| 2 cup butter | 454g |
| 3 cup butter | 681g |
Accuracy note
For baking, small measuring differences can affect texture. If a recipe is precise, weigh butter in grams rather than relying only on volume.
FAQ
How many grams is 1 cup of butter?
1 US cup of butter is 227 grams using the solid butter.
Why can butter conversions vary?
Cups measure volume, grams measure weight. Different cup sizes and measuring methods can change the result, especially for dry ingredients.
Should I use grams or cups for baking?
Grams are usually more reliable because weighing removes variation from scooping, packing and cup size.