How Much Is 500 Grams of Butter in Cups?
500 grams of butter equals 2.20 cups. Butter has a density of 227g per cup. Because grams measure weight and cups measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 500 grams of butter
- 1 cup of butter = 227g
- 500g ÷ 227g/cup = 2.20 cups
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 grams measurements. Your amount (500 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 |
| 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?
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.
What is a Cup?
In US cooking, a cup measures volume, not weight. One standard US cup holds 236.588 ml of liquid. Because different ingredients have different densities, a cup of one ingredient can weigh very differently from a cup of another.