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.
Salted Butter Conversion Table
1 cup salted butter = 227g (USDA FoodData Central basis. 1 cup = 240ml)
| Amount | Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Milliliters (ml) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 28.38g | 1 oz | 30 ml |
| 1/4 cup | 56.75g | 2 oz | 60 ml |
| 1/3 cup | 75.67g | 2.67 oz | 80 ml |
| 1/2 cup | 113.5g | 4 oz | 120 ml |
| 2/3 cup | 151.33g | 5.34 oz | 160 ml |
| 3/4 cup | 170.25g | 6.01 oz | 180 ml |
| 1 cup1 cup | 227g | 8.01 oz | 240 ml |
| 1 1/4 cups | 283.75g | 10.01 oz | 300 ml |
| 1 1/2 cups | 340.5g | 12.01 oz | 360 ml |
| 1 2/3 cups | 378.33g | 13.35 oz | 400 ml |
| 2 cups | 454g | 16.01 oz | 480 ml |
| 2 1/2 cups | 567.5g | 20.02 oz | 600 ml |
| 3 cups | 681g | 24.02 oz | 720 ml |
| 3 1/2 cups | 794.5g | 28.03 oz | 840 ml |
| 4 cups | 908g | 32.03 oz | 960 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 Type | 1 Cup (g) | Density (g/ml) |
|---|---|---|
| Salted Buttercurrent | 227g | 0.946 |
| Unsalted Butter | 227g | 0.946 |
| Ghee (Clarified Butter) | 218g | 0.908 |
Why Does 1 Cup of Salted Butter Vary?
The weight of 1 cup depends on how you measure. USDA standard (spooned) = 227g.
Standard pour
Pour liquid into measuring cup at eye level. For liquids, density is consistent regardless of technique.
ConsistentAbout 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.
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.
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25g | 0.11 cups | 1.76 tbsp | 5.29 tsp |
| 50g | 0.22 cups | 3.52 tbsp | 10.57 tsp |
| 100g | 0.44 cups | 7.05 tbsp | 21.15 tsp |
| 150g | 0.66 cups | 10.57 tbsp | 31.72 tsp |
| 200g | 0.88 cups | 14.1 tbsp | 42.29 tsp |
| 250g | 1.1 cups | 17.62 tbsp | 52.86 tsp |
| 300g | 1.32 cups | 21.15 tbsp | 63.44 tsp |
| 400g | 1.76 cups | 28.19 tbsp | 84.58 tsp |
| 500g | 2.2 cups | 35.24 tbsp | 105.73 tsp |
Based on 1 cup salted butter = 227g (USDA standard, spooned & leveled). 16 tablespoons = 1 cup. 48 teaspoons = 1 cup.
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