How Much Is 56.5 Grams of Butter in Teaspoons?
56.5 grams of butter equals 11.95 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 56.5 grams of butter
- 1 cup of butter = 227g
- 56.5g ÷ 227g/cup = 0.25 cups × 48 = 11.95 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 (56.5 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 |
| 56.5 grams | 11.95 tsp | 11.78 tsp | 9.95 tsp |
| 75 grams | 15.86 tsp | 15.63 tsp | 13.21 tsp |
| 100 grams | 21.15 tsp | 20.85 tsp | 17.61 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?
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 Teaspoon?
A US teaspoon is 4.929 ml, a metric teaspoon is exactly 5 ml, and an imperial teaspoon is 5.919 ml. The metric and US versions are nearly identical (1.4% difference), but the imperial teaspoon is 20% larger. For most spices the difference is negligible, but for leaveners like baking powder it can affect the result.