Butter
Metric Cup to US Cup
Butter — Quick Reference
Common metric cup to us cup conversions
| Metric Cup | US Cup |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 0cup |
| ⅓ cup | 0cup |
| ½ cup | 1cup |
| ⅔ cup | 1cup |
| ¾ cup | 1cup |
| 1 cup | 1cup |
| 1½ cups | 2cup |
| 2 cups | 2cup |
Based on butter density of 0.96 g/ml (packed method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Understanding Butter Conversions
The Math Behind This Conversion
Converting 1 metric cup to us cup is a direct volume conversion. One metric cup equals 250ml, and one us cup equals 236.59ml. So 1 metric cup (250ml) equals 1.1 us 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 metric cup of butter weighs approximately 1 us cup. 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.
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.