Quick Butter Conversions
US Butter Stick Visual Guide
How to use: Find the line on your butter wrapper, cut there!
Each tablespoon ≈ 14g
Complete Conversion Chart
| Sticks (US) | Cups | Grams | Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 stick | 1/8 cup | 28g | 2 tbsp | 1 oz |
| 1/2 stick | 1/4 cup | 56g | 4 tbsp | 2 oz |
| 1 stick | 1/2 cup | 113g | 8 tbsp | 4 oz |
| 1.5 sticks | 3/4 cup | 170g | 12 tbsp | 6 oz |
| 2 sticks | 1 cup | 227g | 16 tbsp | 8 oz |
International Standards
USA/Canada
4 sticks/box
454g (1 lb)
Europe
250g block
No sticks
UK
250g block
No sticks
No Butter? Try These Substitutes
Vegetable/Canola Oil Use 75%
For 1 cup (227g) butter → Use 3/4 cup (170g) oil
For 50g butter → Use 37g oil (≈ 2.5 tbsp)
Best for: Cakes, muffins, quick breads
Result: Denser, moister texture
Coconut Oil Use 100%
1:1 ratio (use melted)
For 113g butter → Use 113g coconut oil
Best for: Vegan baking, brownies
Result: Similar texture, slight coconut flavor
Greek Yogurt (Low-fat option) Use 50%
For 1 cup butter → Use 1/2 cup butter + 1/4 cup yogurt
Reduces fat by ~25%
Best for: Muffins, quick breads
Result: Moist, slight tang
Common Questions
How many grams is 1 stick of butter?
1 US stick of butter = 113 grams (4 oz), which is also 1/2 cup or 8 tablespoons.
Where are the tablespoon markings on a butter stick?
US butter wrappers have 8 lines. Each line = 1 tablespoon (14g). Cut at the 4th line for 1/4 cup (56g), 8th line for full stick (113g).
Can I use oil instead of butter?
Yes, use 3/4 the amount of oil (75% ratio). For 100g butter, use 75g oil. Expect denser, moister results. Works best in cakes and muffins.