Salted Butter: Complete Cup to Gram Conversion

1 cup of salted butter weighs 227g (spooned, USDA standard) or varies by measuring technique. See the full 16-interval conversion table for all amounts below.

1/4 cup
57g
1/2 cup
114g
1 cup
227g

Salted Butter Conversion Table

1 cup salted butter = 227g (USDA FoodData Central basis. 1 cup = 240ml)

AmountGrams (g)Ounces (oz)Milliliters (ml)
1/8 cup28.38g1 oz30 ml
1/4 cup56.75g2 oz60 ml
1/3 cup75.67g2.67 oz80 ml
1/2 cup113.5g4 oz120 ml
2/3 cup151.33g5.34 oz160 ml
3/4 cup170.25g6.01 oz180 ml
1 cup1 cup227g8.01 oz240 ml
1 1/4 cups283.75g10.01 oz300 ml
1 1/2 cups340.5g12.01 oz360 ml
1 2/3 cups378.33g13.35 oz400 ml
2 cups454g16.01 oz480 ml
2 1/2 cups567.5g20.02 oz600 ml
3 cups681g24.02 oz720 ml
3 1/2 cups794.5g28.03 oz840 ml
4 cups908g32.03 oz960 ml

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

Salted 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)
Salted Buttercurrent227g0.946
Unsalted Butter227g0.946
Ghee (Clarified Butter)218g0.908

Why Does 1 Cup of Salted Butter Vary?

The weight of 1 cup depends on how you measure. USDA standard (spooned) = 227g.

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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 Salted Butter Density

Salted butter weighs virtually the same as unsalted — the salt content is minimal. 1 cup = 227g. Use unsalted for baking when precise salt control matters. Salted butter keeps longer in the refrigerator.

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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.

Salted Butter: Grams to Cups Conversion

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

GramsCupsTablespoonsTeaspoons
25g0.11 cups1.76 tbsp5.29 tsp
50g0.22 cups3.52 tbsp10.57 tsp
100g0.44 cups7.05 tbsp21.15 tsp
150g0.66 cups10.57 tbsp31.72 tsp
200g0.88 cups14.1 tbsp42.29 tsp
250g1.1 cups17.62 tbsp52.86 tsp
300g1.32 cups21.15 tbsp63.44 tsp
400g1.76 cups28.19 tbsp84.58 tsp
500g2.2 cups35.24 tbsp105.73 tsp

Based on 1 cup salted butter = 227g (USDA standard, spooned & leveled). 16 tablespoons = 1 cup. 48 teaspoons = 1 cup.

Related Ingredients

Data source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (FDC ID: 1145). View original USDA record

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