Butter
Fat·Density: 0.96 g/ml
Also known as: unsalted butter, salted butter
Density Information
0.96 g/ml(packed method)
Data source
USDA FoodData CentralAll Conversions
Measuring Tips
- 1 US stick of butter = 113g = 8 tablespoons
- Use stick markings for easy measurement
Butter — Quick Reference
Common us cup to gram conversions
| US Cup | Gram |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 57g |
| ⅓ cup | 76g |
| ½ cup | 114g |
| ⅔ cup | 151g |
| ¾ cup | 170g |
| 1 cup | 227g |
| 1½ cups | 341g |
| 2 cups | 454g |
Based on butter density of 0.96 g/ml (packed method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 US cup of butter weighs approximately 227 grams. This is based on a density of 0.96 g/ml using the packed measurement method.
Butter has a density of 0.96 g/ml when measured using the packed method. This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central.
For best accuracy, always measure butter by weight (grams) using a kitchen scale. Volume measurements (cups) can vary by 10-30% depending on your measurement technique. This is especially important in baking where precision matters.