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How many grams is 1 tablespoon of butter?
1 tablespoon of butter weighs 14 grams (0.50 oz), according to King Arthur Baking — Ingredient Weight Chart.
Butter: cups to grams
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 stick | 57 g | 2 oz |
| 1 stick | 113 g | 4 oz |
| 2 sticks | 226 g | 8 oz |
| 4 sticks | 452 g | 16 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 57 g | 2.0 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 75 g | 2.7 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 113 g | 4.0 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 151 g | 5.3 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 170 g | 6.0 oz |
| 1 cup | 226 g | 8.0 oz |
| 1 tablespoon | 14 g | 0.50 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.7 g | 0.17 oz |
US cup = 236.6 ml. Measured level.
FAQ
How many tablespoons are in a stick of butter?
A US stick of butter is 8 tablespoons, which is 1/2 cup or 113 grams (King Arthur Baking).
How many grams is 1/2 cup of butter?
1/2 cup of butter is about 113 grams, based on 226 g per US cup (King Arthur Baking — Ingredient Weight Chart).
How many grams is 1/4 cup of butter?
1/4 cup of butter is about 57 grams.
How many ounces is a cup of butter?
A US cup of butter weighs about 8.0 oz (226 g).
Why weigh instead of using cups?
Cups measure volume, so how you fill them changes how much you get. A kitchen scale gives the same amount every time, which is why bakers weigh.
Source: King Arthur Baking — Ingredient Weight Chart (226 g per US cup). Other amounts are calculated from that figure.