How Much Is 4 Tablespoons of Butter in Ounces?
4 tablespoons of butter equals 2.00 oz. Butter has a density of 227g per cup (14.19g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 4 tablespoons of honey would be 3.00 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 4 tablespoons of butter
- 1 tablespoon of butter = 14.19g
- 4 × 14.19 = 56.75g
- Convert grams to ounces: 56.75 ÷ 28.3495 = 2.00 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Softened butter and melted butter measure differently by volume. Melted butter settles with no air pockets, giving a slightly higher weight per cup.
Butter at Different Amounts
How butter scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (4 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 4 tablespoons of butter (56.75g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
Other Amounts of Butter
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.50 oz | 0.51 oz | 0.68 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 1.00 oz | 1.02 oz | 1.35 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.50 oz | 1.52 oz | 2.03 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 2.00 oz | 2.03 oz | 2.71 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.50 oz | 2.54 oz | 3.38 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 3.00 oz | 3.05 oz | 4.06 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 4.00 oz | 4.06 oz | 5.42 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 5.00 oz | 5.08 oz | 6.77 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 6.01 oz | 6.09 oz | 8.12 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 8.01 oz | 8.12 oz | 10.83 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
One tablespoon holds about 15 milliliters. There are 16 tablespoons in a cup and 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon. In baking, tablespoon measurements are used for butter, oil, honey, and other ingredients where a full cup would be too much.
What is an Ounce?
Weight ounces and fluid ounces are different measurements. A fluid ounce measures volume (29.574 ml), while an ounce measures weight (28.35g). They only align for water, where 1 fl oz weighs approximately 1 oz.