How Much Is 8.5 Cups of Butter in Ounces?
8.5 cups of butter equals 68.06 oz. 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, 8.5 cups of all-purpose flour would be 37.53 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 8.5 cups of butter
- 1 cup of butter = 227g
- 8.5 × 227 = 1,929.5g
- Convert grams to ounces: 1,929.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 68.06 oz
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 (8.5 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 8.5 cups of butter (1,929.5g) is close in weight to a small watermelon (2,000g).
Other Amounts of Butter
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 2.00 oz | 2.12 oz | 2.40 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 2.64 oz | 2.79 oz | 3.17 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 4.00 oz | 4.23 oz | 4.81 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 6.01 oz | 6.35 oz | 7.21 oz |
| 1 cup | 8.01 oz | 8.46 oz | 9.62 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 12.01 oz | 12.69 oz | 14.42 oz |
| 2 cups | 16.01 oz | 16.92 oz | 19.23 oz |
| 3 cups | 24.02 oz | 25.38 oz | 28.85 oz |
| 4 cups | 32.03 oz | 33.84 oz | 38.47 oz |
| 5 cups | 40.04 oz | 42.31 oz | 48.08 oz |
| 8.5 cups | 68.06 oz | 71.92 oz | 81.74 oz |
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 an Ounce?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.