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Butter Pounds to Cups

Q: How do you convert pounds of butter to cups?

For butter, 1 pound equals 2.00 cups. Select an amount on this page for a full breakdown.

Convert any amount of butter between pounds and cups. 1 pound of butter equals 2.00 cups. Use the calculator for custom amounts, or choose an amount below.

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Pounds of Butter info

Cups

2.00

See full breakdown for 1 pound of butter

Result using all cup standards info

2.00 cups (US) 1.89 cups (Metric Cup) 1.66 cups (Imperial Cup)

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Popular Recipe Amounts

Common butter measurements found in recipes.

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Measuring Tip

Butter is easiest to measure using the markings on the wrapper. One US stick = 113g = 1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons.

Understanding the Units

What is a Pound?

A pound (lb) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 453.592 grams or 16 ounces. It is used for larger quantities of ingredients like flour, sugar, and meat.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you convert pounds of butter to cups? expand_more

For butter, 1 pound equals 2.00 cups. For other amounts, select an amount below or use the calculator for a custom quantity.

How should I measure butter for this conversion? expand_more

If you have a kitchen scale, weighing butter gives you an exact starting point for this conversion. If you need to measure by volume instead, spoon the ingredient into the measuring cup and level it off with a straight edge.

Is the pounds to cups conversion the same for every brand of butter? expand_more

Mostly. The pounds to cups conversion for butter may vary slightly (typically within 3-5%) based on fat content and brand formulation.

Can I convert pounds to cups without specifying the ingredient? expand_more

The same weight of different ingredients fills different volumes because each ingredient has a different density. A pound of butter fills a different number of cups than a pound of a lighter or heavier ingredient. That is why this converter needs to know which ingredient you are measuring.