How Much Is 120 Teaspoons of Butter in Ounces?
120 teaspoons of butter weighs 20.02 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 120 teaspoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 120 teaspoons of butter
- 1 teaspoon of butter = 4.73g
- 120 × 4.73 = 567.5g
- Convert grams to ounces: 567.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 20.02 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 (120 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 120 teaspoons of butter (567.5g) is close in weight to a basketball (624g).
Other Amounts of Butter
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 120 teaspoons | 20.02 oz | 20.31 oz | 24.04 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
One teaspoon holds about 5 milliliters. There are 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon and 48 teaspoons in a cup. Teaspoon accuracy matters most with leaveners like baking powder and baking soda, where small differences affect rise and texture.
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.