How Much Is 24.02 Ounces of Butter in Cups?
24.02 ounces of butter equals 3.00 cups. That's 680.96g, and Butter has a density of 227g per cup. Because ounces measure weight and cups measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 24.02 ounces of butter
- Convert ounces to grams: 24.02 × 28.35 = 680.96g
- 1 cup of butter = 227g
- 680.96g ÷ 227g/cup = 3.00 cups
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 ounces measurements. Your amount (24.02 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Butter
| Ounces | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 0.12 cups | 0.12 cups | 0.10 cups |
| 2 ounces | 0.25 cups | 0.24 cups | 0.21 cups |
| 3 ounces | 0.37 cups | 0.35 cups | 0.31 cups |
| 4 ounces | 0.50 cups | 0.47 cups | 0.42 cups |
| 5 ounces | 0.62 cups | 0.59 cups | 0.52 cups |
| 6 ounces | 0.75 cups | 0.71 cups | 0.62 cups |
| 8 ounces | 1.00 cup | 0.95 cups | 0.83 cups |
| 10 ounces | 1.25 cups | 1.18 cups | 1.04 cups |
| 12 ounces | 1.50 cups | 1.42 cups | 1.25 cups |
| 16 ounces | 2.00 cups | 1.89 cups | 1.66 cups |
| 24.02 ounces | 3.00 cups | 2.84 cups | 2.50 cups |
Understanding the Units
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.
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.