How Much Is 0.17 Pounds of Butter in Cups?
0.17 pounds of butter equals 0.34 cups. That's 77.11g, and Butter has a density of 227g per cup. Because pounds measure weight and cups measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.17 pounds of butter
- Convert pounds to grams: 0.17 × 453.59 = 77.11g
- 1 cup of butter = 227g
- 77.11g ÷ 227g/cup = 0.34 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 pounds measurements. Your amount (0.17 pounds) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Butter
| Pounds | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.17 pounds | 0.34 cups | 0.32 cups | 0.28 cups |
| 0.25 pounds | 0.50 cups | 0.47 cups | 0.42 cups |
| 0.5 pounds | 1.00 cup | 0.95 cups | 0.83 cups |
| 0.75 pounds | 1.50 cups | 1.42 cups | 1.25 cups |
| 1 pound | 2.00 cups | 1.89 cups | 1.66 cups |
| 1.5 pounds | 3.00 cups | 2.84 cups | 2.50 cups |
| 2 pounds | 4.00 cups | 3.78 cups | 3.33 cups |
| 3 pounds | 5.99 cups | 5.67 cups | 4.99 cups |
| 4 pounds | 7.99 cups | 7.56 cups | 6.66 cups |
| 5 pounds | 9.99 cups | 9.46 cups | 8.32 cups |
| 10 pounds | 19.98 cups | 18.91 cups | 16.64 cups |
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?
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.