How Much Is 0.87 Cups of Butter in Grams?
0.87 cups of butter equals 197.49 g. Butter has a density of 227g per cup (227g per cup), which means it's relatively heavy compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 0.87 cups of all-purpose flour would be 108.89 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.87 cups of butter
- 1 cup of butter = 227g
- 0.87 × 227 = 197.49g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Butter is easiest to measure using the markings on the wrapper. One US stick = 113g = 1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons.
Butter at Different Amounts
How butter scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.87 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.87 cups of butter (197.49g) is close in weight to a smartphone (175g).
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 |
| 0.5 cups | 113.50 g | 119.93 g | 136.31 g |
| 0.75 cups | 170.25 g | 179.90 g | 204.46 g |
| 0.87 cups | 197.49 g | 208.69 g | 237.18 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?
A cup is a US customary unit of volume equal to 236.588 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces. It is the most common volume measurement in American recipes. One cup can be divided into 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
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.