Ghee (Clarified Butter): Complete Cup to Gram Conversion

1 cup of ghee (clarified butter) weighs 218g (spooned, USDA standard) or varies by measuring technique. See the full 16-interval conversion table for all amounts below.

1/4 cup
55g
1/2 cup
109g
1 cup
218g

Ghee (Clarified Butter) Conversion Table

1 cup ghee (clarified butter) = 218g (USDA FoodData Central basis. 1 cup = 240ml)

AmountGrams (g)Ounces (oz)Milliliters (ml)
1/8 cup27.25g0.96 oz30 ml
1/4 cup54.5g1.92 oz60 ml
1/3 cup72.67g2.56 oz80 ml
1/2 cup109g3.84 oz120 ml
2/3 cup145.33g5.13 oz160 ml
3/4 cup163.5g5.77 oz180 ml
1 cup1 cup218g7.69 oz240 ml
1 1/4 cups272.5g9.61 oz300 ml
1 1/2 cups327g11.53 oz360 ml
1 2/3 cups363.33g12.82 oz400 ml
2 cups436g15.38 oz480 ml
2 1/2 cups545g19.22 oz600 ml
3 cups654g23.07 oz720 ml
3 1/2 cups763g26.91 oz840 ml
4 cups872g30.76 oz960 ml

Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy. Values shown for spooned (not packed) measurement unless specified.

Ghee (Clarified Butter) vs Other Butter) Types

Different types of butter) vary in weight per cup due to different densities.

Butter) Type1 Cup (g)Density (g/ml)
Ghee (Clarified Butter)current218g0.908
Unsalted Butter227g0.946
Salted Butter227g0.946

Why Does 1 Cup of Ghee (Clarified Butter) Vary?

The weight of 1 cup depends on how you measure. USDA standard (spooned) = 218g.

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Standard pour

Pour liquid into measuring cup at eye level. For liquids, density is consistent regardless of technique.

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About Ghee (Clarified Butter) Density

Ghee is clarified butter with milk solids and water removed. 1 cup = 218g (slightly lighter than butter due to no water content). Higher smoke point than butter. Liquid at room temperature in warm climates.

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Pro tip: For consistent baking results, use a kitchen scale. Weight measurements eliminate the variability of cup measurement entirely. USDA values shown are based on the spooned & leveled method.

Ghee (Clarified Butter): Grams to Cups Conversion

Convert ghee (clarified butter) from grams back to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons.

GramsCupsTablespoonsTeaspoons
25g0.11 cups1.83 tbsp5.5 tsp
50g0.23 cups3.67 tbsp11.01 tsp
100g0.46 cups7.34 tbsp22.02 tsp
150g0.69 cups11.01 tbsp33.03 tsp
200g0.92 cups14.68 tbsp44.04 tsp
250g1.15 cups18.35 tbsp55.05 tsp
300g1.38 cups22.02 tbsp66.06 tsp
400g1.83 cups29.36 tbsp88.07 tsp
500g2.29 cups36.7 tbsp110.09 tsp

Based on 1 cup ghee (clarified butter) = 218g (USDA standard, spooned & leveled). 16 tablespoons = 1 cup. 48 teaspoons = 1 cup.

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Data source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (FDC ID: 173411). View original USDA record

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