How Much Is 0.2 Teaspoons of Butter in Ounces?

0.2 teaspoons of butter weighs 0.03 oz. This is based on butter having a density of 227g per cup. Because teaspoons measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 0.2 teaspoons.

0.2 teaspoons of butter
=
0.03oz
Result using all teaspoon standards info
0.03 oz (US) 0.03 oz (Metric Teaspoon) 0.04 oz (Imperial Teaspoon)
0.2 teaspoons of butter is also
0.03

Formula and Step-by-Step

teaspoons × 4.73g/tsp ÷ 28.3495g/oz = ounces
  1. Start with 0.2 teaspoons of butter
  2. 1 teaspoon of butter = 4.73g
  3. 0.2 × 4.73 = 0.95g
  4. Convert grams to ounces: 0.95 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.03 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 teaspoons measurements. Your amount (0.2 teaspoons) is highlighted.

0.2 tsp0.03 oz0.25 tsp0.04 oz0.5 tsp0.08 oz1 tsp0.17 oz1.5 tsp0.25 oz2 tsp0.33 oz3 tsp0.50 oz4 tsp0.67 oz

Other Amounts of Butter

Teaspoons US Ounces Metric Teaspoon Imperial Teaspoon
0.2 teaspoons 0.03 oz 0.03 oz 0.04 oz
0.25 teaspoons 0.04 oz 0.04 oz 0.05 oz
0.5 teaspoons 0.08 oz 0.08 oz 0.10 oz
1 teaspoon 0.17 oz 0.17 oz 0.20 oz
1.5 teaspoons 0.25 oz 0.25 oz 0.30 oz
2 teaspoons 0.33 oz 0.34 oz 0.40 oz
3 teaspoons 0.50 oz 0.51 oz 0.60 oz
4 teaspoons 0.67 oz 0.68 oz 0.80 oz
5 teaspoons 0.83 oz 0.85 oz 1.00 oz
6 teaspoons 1.00 oz 1.02 oz 1.20 oz
8 teaspoons 1.33 oz 1.35 oz 1.60 oz

Understanding the Units

What is a Teaspoon?

A US teaspoon is 4.929 ml, a metric teaspoon is exactly 5 ml, and an imperial teaspoon is 5.919 ml. The metric and US versions are nearly identical (1.4% difference), but the imperial teaspoon is 20% larger. For most spices the difference is negligible, but for leaveners like baking powder it can affect the result.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 0.03 oz, 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), then divide by 28.3495 to convert grams to ounces. For 0.2 teaspoons: 0.2 × 4.73 = 0.95g, then 0.95 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.03 oz.
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.