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How Much Is 0.46 Cups of Butter in Grams?

0.46 cups of butter weighs 104.42 g. This is based on butter having a density of 227g per cup. Because cups measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 0.46 cups.

0.46 cups of butter
=
104.42g
Result using all cup standards info
104.42 g (US) 110.34 g (Metric Cup) 125.40 g (Imperial Cup)
0.46 cups of butter is also
104.42

Formula and Step-by-Step

cups × 227g/cup = grams
  1. Start with 0.46 cups of butter
  2. 1 cup of butter = 227g
  3. 0.46 × 227 = 104.42g

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Softened butter and melted butter measure differently by volume. Melted butter settles with no air pockets, giving a slightly higher weight per cup.

Butter at Different Amounts

How butter scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.46 cups) is highlighted.

0.25 cups56.75 g0.33 cups74.91 g0.46 cups104.42 g0.5 cups113.5 g0.75 cups170.25 g1 cup227 g1.5 cups340.5 g2 cups454 g

For reference, 0.46 cups of butter (104.42g) is close in weight to a computer mouse (100g).

Other Amounts of Butter

Cups US Grams Metric Cup Imperial Cup
0.25 cups 56.75 g 59.97 g 68.15 g
0.33 cups 74.91 g 79.16 g 89.96 g
0.46 cups 104.42 g 110.34 g 125.40 g
0.5 cups 113.50 g 119.93 g 136.31 g
0.75 cups 170.25 g 179.90 g 204.46 g
1 cup 227.00 g 239.87 g 272.62 g
1.5 cups 340.50 g 359.80 g 408.92 g
2 cups 454.00 g 479.74 g 545.23 g
3 cups 681.00 g 719.61 g 817.85 g
4 cups 908.00 g 959.47 g 1,090.47 g
5 cups 1,135.00 g 1,199.34 g 1,363.08 g

Understanding the Units

What is a Cup?

The US cup (236.588 ml) is slightly smaller than the metric cup used in Australia and some other countries (250 ml). When following recipes from different countries, check which cup standard is being used.

What is a Gram?

Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 104.42 g, based on butter having a density of 227g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of cups by 227 (grams per cup for butter). For 0.46 cups: 0.46 × 227 = 104.42 g.
For the most accurate results, weigh butter on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring cup and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Fat content has a small effect on density. Higher-fat versions are slightly lighter per volume because fat is less dense than water. The difference is usually under 5%, so this conversion works well for standard varieties.
Reverse the conversion: 104.42 g ÷ 227 = 0.46 cups. Or use the Grams to Cups converter.