How Much Is 1 Cup of Butter in Grams?
1 cup of butter equals 227.00 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, 1 cup of all-purpose flour would be 125.16 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 cup of butter
- 1 cup of butter = 227g
- 1 × 227 = 227g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
For 1 cup of butter, just remember: 227g. Double it for 2 cups (454g), halve it for a half cup (113.5g).
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 (1 cup) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 cup of butter (227g) is close in weight to a large apple (220g).
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 |
| 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?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.