Butter Converter
Convert butter between grams, tablespoons, cups, and sticks instantly. One US stick of butter is 113 grams or 8 tablespoons — our converter handles every format you will run into.
Quick reference: All-purpose flour
125g
= 1 cup
7.81g
= 1 tbsp
2.6g
= 1 tsp
4.41oz
= 1 cup
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Butter trips people up more than any other baking ingredient because every country packages it differently. In the US, butter comes in sticks — each one is 113 grams, 8 tablespoons, or half a cup. But pick up a European recipe and you will see "100g butter" with no stick equivalent anywhere on the wrapper. Australian recipes call for 250g blocks that happen to line up with the metric cup. That mismatch sends people to converters more often than flour or sugar ever does, and the 33,000 monthly searches for "how many tablespoons in a stick of butter" back that up.
The math itself is straightforward once you know the anchor numbers. One US cup of butter weighs 227 grams and holds 16 tablespoons — so one tablespoon comes out to about 14 grams. A standard US stick is exactly half a cup, which is why you see those tablespoon markings printed right on the foil. Where things get tricky is the "European style" butter sold in the US: higher fat content, slightly different water ratio, same weight per stick. For baking, the weight stays the same — 113 grams is 113 grams regardless of fat percentage. The difference only matters for laminated doughs like croissants where water content affects puff.
Butter Conversion Chart
| Measurement | Grams | Tablespoons | Cups |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 stick | 113g | 8 tbsp | ½ cup |
| ½ stick | 57g | 4 tbsp | ¼ cup |
| 2 sticks | 227g | 16 tbsp | 1 cup |
| 1 tablespoon | 14g | 1 tbsp | 1/16 cup |
| 100g | 100g | 7 tbsp | ⅖ cup |
| 50g | 50g | 3½ tbsp | ⅕ cup |
| 150g | 150g | 10½ tbsp | ⅔ cup |
| 200g | 200g | 14 tbsp | ⅞ cup |
| 250g (metric block) | 250g | 17½ tbsp | 1.1 cups |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tablespoons in a stick of butter?
One US stick of butter contains exactly 8 tablespoons. Each stick weighs 113 grams (4 ounces) and equals half a cup. Most US butter wrappers have tablespoon markings printed on the foil.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of butter?
One tablespoon of butter weighs approximately 14 grams (14.175g to be exact). This is calculated from the standard US stick: 227 grams per cup divided by 16 tablespoons.
How do I convert 100g butter to tablespoons?
Divide 100 by 14 to get approximately 7 tablespoons of butter. For precision: 100g equals 7.05 tablespoons, so measure 7 level tablespoons plus about a teaspoon more.
Is a stick of butter the same worldwide?
No. US sticks are 113g (4 oz). European butter typically comes in 250g blocks. In the UK, butter is sold in 250g packs without stick markings. Australian butter blocks are also 250g, matching the metric cup.
Does salted vs unsalted butter weigh the same?
Yes, salted and unsalted butter weigh the same per tablespoon and per cup. The salt content (about 1.7% by weight) does not meaningfully change the density or measurement conversions.