How Much Is 120 Grams of Butter in Teaspoons?
120 grams of butter equals 25.37 tsp. 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 × 48 = 25.37 teaspoons
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 grams measurements. Your amount (120 grams) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Butter
| Grams | US Teaspoons | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 grams | 1.06 tsp | 1.04 tsp | 0.88 tsp |
| 10 grams | 2.11 tsp | 2.08 tsp | 1.76 tsp |
| 25 grams | 5.29 tsp | 5.21 tsp | 4.40 tsp |
| 50 grams | 10.57 tsp | 10.42 tsp | 8.80 tsp |
| 75 grams | 15.86 tsp | 15.63 tsp | 13.21 tsp |
| 100 grams | 21.15 tsp | 20.85 tsp | 17.61 tsp |
| 120 grams | 25.37 tsp | 25.01 tsp | 21.13 tsp |
| 150 grams | 31.72 tsp | 31.27 tsp | 26.41 tsp |
| 200 grams | 42.29 tsp | 41.69 tsp | 35.22 tsp |
| 250 grams | 52.86 tsp | 52.11 tsp | 44.02 tsp |
| 500 grams | 105.73 tsp | 104.23 tsp | 88.04 tsp |
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 Teaspoon?
One teaspoon holds about 5 milliliters. There are 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon and 48 teaspoons in a cup. Teaspoon accuracy matters most with leaveners like baking powder and baking soda, where small differences affect rise and texture.