Butter Teaspoons to Ounces
Convert any amount of butter between teaspoons and ounces. 1 teaspoon of butter equals 0.17 oz. Use the calculator for custom amounts, or choose an amount below.
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Measuring Tip
Softened butter and melted butter measure differently by volume. Melted butter settles into the cup with no air pockets, giving a slightly higher weight per cup.
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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 teaspoon of butter is 0.17 oz. The conversion depends on the density of butter and scales proportionally for any amount.
The most accurate way is to weigh butter on a kitchen scale. If you are measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly from the container, which packs more in and gives a heavier result.
Mostly. The teaspoons to ounces conversion for butter may vary slightly (typically within 3-5%) based on fat content and brand formulation.
Weighing is more consistent than volume measuring. A teaspoon of butter can vary by 10-20% depending on how it's scooped, packed, or leveled. Weighing gives the same result every time, which is especially important in baking where precision affects texture and rise.