Butter
Gram to Ounce
Butter — Quick Reference
Common gram to ounce conversions
| Gram | Ounce |
|---|---|
| 25g | 1oz |
| 50g | 2oz |
| 100g | 4oz |
| 150g | 5oz |
| 200g | 7oz |
| 250g | 9oz |
| 300g | 11oz |
| 500g | 18oz |
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 grams of butter to ounces, divide by 28.3495 (the number of grams per ounce). So 1g ÷ 28.3495 = 0oz.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 gram of butter weighs approximately 0 ounce. This is based on a density of 0.96 g/ml for butter.
For solid butter, use the markings on the wrapper when available. For softened butter, pack into a dry measuring cup.
Weighing butter gives more consistent results than volume measurements. A cup of butter can vary by 10-20% depending on how it's measured (spooned vs scooped). Professional bakers always weigh ingredients for this reason.
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.