Butter, unsalted: How Many Grams in a Cup?
Butter is the backbone of baking flavor. Measuring solid butter by cup is notoriously difficult due to air pockets. Professional bakers rely on weight because a 'stick' wrapper may be misprinted, and packing cold butter into a cup usually results in less fat than the recipe requires. Weighing ensures your cookies spread correctly and your cakes stay tender.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| Cups | g |
|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 28 |
| 1/4 cup | 57 |
| 1/3 cup | 76 |
| 1/2 cup | 113 |
| 2/3 cup | 151 |
| 3/4 cup | 170 |
| 1 cup | 227 |
| 1 1/2 cups | 340 |
| 2 cups | 454 |
FAQ
- Why choose unsalted butter for baking?
- It gives you full control over the sodium. Salt brands vary in density, so adding your own fine salt ensures perfect balance without accidental saltiness.
- How do I measure cold butter without a scale?
- Use the 'Water Displacement Method': Fill a 2-cup measure with 1 cup of cold water. Add butter chunks until the water level rises to the amount you need (e.g., for 0.5 cup butter, water should hit 1.5 cups). Drain water.