2 Sticks Butter Equals
227g
Grams
1
Cup
16
Tablespoons
8
Ounces
What Uses 2 Sticks (1 Cup) Butter?
🍪 Cookies & Brownies
- • Full-batch chocolate chip cookies (3-4 dozen)
- • Brownies (9x13 pan)
- • Sugar cookies (48 cookies)
- • Oatmeal cookies (full batch)
- • Shortbread (large batch)
🎂 Cakes & Breads
- • Layer cakes (two 9" rounds)
- • Pound cake (standard 9x5 loaf)
- • Coffee cake (9x13 pan)
- • Banana bread (2 loaves)
- • Buttercream frosting (3 cups)
2 Sticks Butter Conversion Table
| Measurement | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grams | 227g | Most accurate for baking |
| Sticks (US) | 2 sticks | Easiest to measure! |
| Cups | 1 cup | Packed measurement |
| Tablespoons | 16 tbsp | 8 tbsp per stick |
| Ounces | 8 oz | Weight measurement |
| Milliliters (melted) | 237 ml | When melted |
Reading Butter Stick Markings
📏 US Butter Stick Guide
Each Stick Has Markings:
Standard US butter sticks show:
- • 1 stick = 8 tablespoons = ½ cup = 113g
- • Each tablespoon = 14g (marked on wrapper)
- • ½ stick = 4 tablespoons = ¼ cup = 57g
- • ¼ stick = 2 tablespoons = 28g
For 2 Sticks:
Multiple ways to measure:
- • Easiest: Use 2 whole sticks (don't unwrap)
- • By tablespoon: Count to 16 tablespoons
- • By cup: Pack into 1-cup measure
- • By weight: Weigh 227g on scale
💡 Pro Tip:
When recipe says "1 cup butter", just use 2 sticks. Don't bother unwrapping and measuring - the sticks are pre-measured for you!
Butter Temperature Matters
Cold Butter
Temp: 32-40°F (straight from fridge)
Uses:
- • Pie crust (flaky layers)
- • Biscuits
- • Scones
- • Puff pastry
Room Temp Butter ⭐
Temp: 65-70°F (soft, spreadable)
Uses:
- • Cookies (cream with sugar)
- • Cakes
- • Buttercream frosting
- • Most baking recipes
Melted Butter
Temp: ~100°F (liquid)
Uses:
- • Brownies
- • Quick breads
- • Some cookie recipes
- • Measure SOLID first, then melt
Common Questions
Can I use margarine instead of 2 sticks butter?
Yes, use same amount: 2 sticks (227g) margarine = 2 sticks butter. Use stick margarine (not tub) for best results. Flavor will be less rich.
Is European butter different?
Yes! European butter has higher fat content (82% vs 80%) and comes in 250g blocks (not sticks). For recipes: 227g is 227g regardless of butter type.
How to quickly soften 2 sticks butter?
Best methods:
- Cut into tablespoon-sized pieces, sit 15 minutes
- Grate butter with cheese grater (softens quickly)
- Microwave 5 seconds at a time (easy to overmelt)
- Place between two sheets of parchment, roll with rolling pin