How Much Is 120 Grams of Butter in Cups?
120 grams of butter equals 0.53 cups. Butter has a density of 227g per cup. A lighter ingredient like flour (125g/cup) would fill more volume at the same weight, which is why ingredient-specific conversions matter.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 120 grams of butter
- 1 cup of butter = 227g
- 120g ÷ 227g/cup = 0.53 cups
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Cold butter straight from the fridge is hardest to measure by volume. Cut it into tablespoon-sized pieces using the wrapper markings for accuracy.
Butter at Different Amounts
How butter scales across common grams measurements. Your amount (120 grams) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Butter
| Grams | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 grams | 0.02 cups | 0.02 cups | 0.02 cups |
| 10 grams | 0.04 cups | 0.04 cups | 0.04 cups |
| 25 grams | 0.11 cups | 0.10 cups | 0.09 cups |
| 50 grams | 0.22 cups | 0.21 cups | 0.18 cups |
| 75 grams | 0.33 cups | 0.31 cups | 0.28 cups |
| 100 grams | 0.44 cups | 0.42 cups | 0.37 cups |
| 120 grams | 0.53 cups | 0.50 cups | 0.44 cups |
| 150 grams | 0.66 cups | 0.63 cups | 0.55 cups |
| 200 grams | 0.88 cups | 0.83 cups | 0.73 cups |
| 250 grams | 1.10 cups | 1.04 cups | 0.92 cups |
| 500 grams | 2.20 cups | 2.08 cups | 1.83 cups |
Understanding the Units
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.
What is a Cup?
There are three cup standards used worldwide. The US cup (236.588 ml) is used in American recipes. The metric cup (250 ml) is standard in Australia, New Zealand, and some parts of Asia. The imperial cup (284.131 ml) appears in older British and Canadian recipes. A metric cup holds about 5.7% more than a US cup, while an imperial cup holds about 20% more. Using the wrong standard can noticeably affect a recipe.