How many metric cup is 1 gram of butter?

1 gram of butter weighs approximately 0 metric cup. This is based on a density of 0.96 g/ml for butter.

How do I measure butter accurately?

For solid butter, use the markings on the wrapper when available. For softened butter, pack into a dry measuring cup.

Why does butter have a specific cup-to-gram conversion?

Butter has a density of 0.96 g/ml, meaning each milliliter weighs 0.96 grams. Different ingredients have different densities—for example, flour is lighter than sugar—which is why each needs its own conversion factor.

Butter

Gram to Metric Cup

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0.004cup

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Butter — Quick Reference

Common gram to metric cup conversions

Butter: Gram to Metric Cup conversion table
Gram	Metric Cup
25g	0cup
50g	0cup
100g	0cup
150g	1cup
200g	1cup
250g	1cup
300g	1cup
500g	2cup

Based on butter density of 0.96 g/ml (packed method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Understanding Butter Conversions

The Math Behind This Conversion

To convert 1 gram of butter to metric cup, we divide by the density (0.96 g/ml). First, 1g ÷ 0.96 g/ml = 1.0ml. Then, dividing by the metric cup volume (250ml): 1.0ml ÷ 250ml = 0 metric cup.

Measurement Tip

Butter is easiest to measure using the wrapper markings (if available) or by the displacement method: fill a 2-cup measure with 1 cup of water, then add butter until the water reaches your desired total. For example, for ½ cup butter, add butter until the water reaches 1½ cups.

About Our Data

The density value of 0.96 g/ml for butter is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 173410). This measurement was taken with butter firmly packed into the measuring cup.

View source data on USDA FoodData Central (ID: 173410)

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