Peanut Butter: Complete Cup to Gram Conversion

1 cup of peanut butter weighs 258g (spooned, USDA standard) or varies by measuring technique. See the full 16-interval conversion table for all amounts below.

1/4 cup
65g
1/2 cup
129g
1 cup
258g

Peanut Butter Conversion Table

1 cup peanut butter = 258g (USDA FoodData Central basis. 1 cup = 240ml)

AmountGrams (g)Ounces (oz)Milliliters (ml)
1/8 cup32.25g1.14 oz30 ml
1/4 cup64.5g2.28 oz60 ml
1/3 cup86g3.03 oz80 ml
1/2 cup129g4.55 oz120 ml
2/3 cup172g6.07 oz160 ml
3/4 cup193.5g6.83 oz180 ml
1 cup1 cup258g9.1 oz240 ml
1 1/4 cups322.5g11.38 oz300 ml
1 1/2 cups387g13.65 oz360 ml
1 2/3 cups430g15.17 oz400 ml
2 cups516g18.2 oz480 ml
2 1/2 cups645g22.75 oz600 ml
3 cups774g27.3 oz720 ml
3 1/2 cups903g31.85 oz840 ml
4 cups1032g36.4 oz960 ml

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

Why Does 1 Cup of Peanut Butter Vary?

The weight of 1 cup depends on how you measure. USDA standard (spooned) = 258g.

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Spooned & Leveled

Spoon the ingredient into the measuring cup, then level off with a straight edge. This is the standard method used by USDA FoodData Central.

Reference weight
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Sifted

Sift the ingredient first, then spoon into the cup. Sifting aerates the ingredient, reducing weight by 10-20%.

~10-20% lighter
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Scooped (packed)

Dip the cup directly into the bag and pack. This is the most inaccurate method — can be 20-30% heavier than spooned.

~20-30% heavier

About Peanut Butter Density

Peanut butter density depends heavily on style. Creamy/smooth: 1 cup = 258g. Natural peanut butter (oil separated): similar weight but harder to measure consistently. Crunchy adds variability. 2 tablespoons peanut butter = ~32g.

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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.

Peanut Butter: Grams to Cups Conversion

Convert peanut butter from grams back to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons.

GramsCupsTablespoonsTeaspoons
25g0.1 cups1.55 tbsp4.65 tsp
50g0.19 cups3.1 tbsp9.3 tsp
100g0.39 cups6.2 tbsp18.6 tsp
150g0.58 cups9.3 tbsp27.91 tsp
200g0.78 cups12.4 tbsp37.21 tsp
250g0.97 cups15.5 tbsp46.51 tsp
300g1.16 cups18.6 tbsp55.81 tsp
400g1.55 cups24.81 tbsp74.42 tsp
500g1.94 cups31.01 tbsp93.02 tsp

Based on 1 cup peanut butter = 258g (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: 16098). View original USDA record

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