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How Much Is 4.88 Teaspoons of Butter in Grams?

4.88 teaspoons of butter weighs 23.08 g. This is based on butter having a density of 227g per cup. Because teaspoons measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 4.88 teaspoons.

4.88 teaspoons of butter
=
23.08g
Result using all teaspoon standards info
23.08 g (US) 23.41 g (Metric Teaspoon) 27.71 g (Imperial Teaspoon)
4.88 teaspoons of butter is also
23.08

Formula and Step-by-Step

teaspoons × 4.73g/tsp = grams
  1. Start with 4.88 teaspoons of butter
  2. 1 teaspoon of butter = 4.73g
  3. 4.88 × 4.73 = 23.08g

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 teaspoons measurements. Your amount (4.88 teaspoons) is highlighted.

1.5 tsp7.09 g2 tsp9.46 g3 tsp14.19 g4 tsp18.92 g4.88 tsp23.08 g5 tsp23.65 g6 tsp28.38 g8 tsp37.83 g

For reference, 4.88 teaspoons of butter (23.08g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).

Other Amounts of Butter

Teaspoons US Grams Metric Teaspoon Imperial Teaspoon
0.25 teaspoons 1.18 g 1.20 g 1.42 g
0.5 teaspoons 2.36 g 2.40 g 2.84 g
1 teaspoon 4.73 g 4.80 g 5.68 g
1.5 teaspoons 7.09 g 7.20 g 8.52 g
2 teaspoons 9.46 g 9.59 g 11.36 g
3 teaspoons 14.19 g 14.39 g 17.04 g
4 teaspoons 18.92 g 19.19 g 22.72 g
4.88 teaspoons 23.08 g 23.41 g 27.71 g
5 teaspoons 23.65 g 23.99 g 28.40 g
6 teaspoons 28.38 g 28.78 g 34.07 g
8 teaspoons 37.83 g 38.38 g 45.43 g

Understanding the Units

What is a Teaspoon?

A teaspoon (tsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 4.929 milliliters or 1/3 of a tablespoon. It is the standard measure for spices, leaveners, extracts, and other small-quantity ingredients.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 23.08 g, based on butter having a density of 227g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of teaspoons by 4.73 (grams per teaspoon for butter). For 4.88 teaspoons: 4.88 × 4.73 = 23.08 g.
For the most accurate results, weigh butter on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Fat content has a small effect on density. Higher-fat versions are slightly lighter per volume because fat is less dense than water. The difference is usually under 5%, so this conversion works well for standard varieties.
Reverse the conversion: 23.08 g ÷ 4.73 = 4.88 teaspoons. Or use the Grams to Teaspoons converter.