Butter Converter & Substitutes Calculator

Convert butter between sticks, cups, grams, ounces, tablespoons. Find perfect substitutes with ratios for oil, applesauce, yogurt. Works for US, European & UK measurements.

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Conversion Results

1
sticks
(input)
0.5
cups
113
grams
4
ounces
8
tablespoons
24
teaspoons
118
milliliters
0.25
pounds

Quick Reference: 1 stick = 113g = 1/2 cup = 8 tbsp | 1 cup = 227g = 2 sticks

Substitutes for 0.50 cups (113g) of butter:

Vegetable/Canola Oil

0.38 cups(85g)

Use 3/4 cup oil for 1 cup butter

Coconut Oil

0.50 cups(113g)

1:1 ratio, use melted

Unsweetened Applesauce

0.25 cups(57g)

Use half butter, half applesauce for best results

Greek Yogurt

0.25 cups(57g)

Use 1/2 butter + 1/4 yogurt for 1 cup butter

Mashed Avocado

0.50 cups(113g)

1:1 ratio, works best in chocolate recipes

Mashed Banana

0.50 cups(113g)

1:1 ratio, adds sweetness

Pro Tip: For best results, don't replace more than 50% of butter in recipes that rely on butter for structure (like cookies or pastries).

Your 113g of butter equals:

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA0.25 boxes

Package: Standard US Box

Standard: 4 sticks = 454g (1 lb)

Fat content: 80%

Popular brands: Land O'Lakes, Kerrygold

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ Europe0.45 blocks

Package: European Block

Standard: 1 block = 250g

Fat content: 82-86%

Popular brands: Lurpak, President

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง UK0.45 packs

Package: British Pack

Standard: 1 pack = 250g

Fat content: 80-82%

Popular brands: Anchor, Country Life

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia0.23 blocks

Package: Aussie Block

Standard: 1 block = 500g

Fat content: 80%

Popular brands: Western Star, Devondale

๐Ÿงˆ European vs American:

European butter's higher fat content (82-86% vs 80%) makes pastries flakier but can cause cookies to spread more.

๐Ÿ“ US Stick Shapes:

East Coast: Long & thin (Elgin shape)
West Coast: Short & wide (Western shape)
Both = exactly 113g!

Your amount (113g) is closest to:

๐ŸŽพ

Tennis ball

1/2 cup (1 stick)

Visual Size References:

๐Ÿฅ„

1 tablespoon

Size of your thumb tip

14g
๐Ÿ“

2 tablespoons

Ping pong ball

28g
๐Ÿฅš

1/4 cup (1/2 stick)

Large egg

57g
๐ŸŽพ

1/2 cup (1 stick)

Tennis ball

113gโ† Your amount
โšพ

1 cup (2 sticks)

Baseball

227g
๐Ÿ€

2 cups (4 sticks)

Softball/Small cantaloupe

454g

๐Ÿ“ Using US Butter Wrapper Marks:

  • โ€ข Each printed line = 1 tablespoon (14g)
  • โ€ข 8 lines total = 1 full stick (113g)
  • โ€ข Cut directly through wrapper for accuracy

๐Ÿ’ง Water Displacement Method:

  1. Fill measuring cup with cold water (e.g., 1 cup)
  2. Add butter pieces until water rises to desired level
  3. Drain water completely
  4. You have the exact amount needed!

๐Ÿงˆ Universal Butter Converter

1 stick

= 113g

= 1/2 cup = 8 tbsp

1 cup

= 227g

= 2 sticks = 16 tbsp

100g

= 0.44 cups

= 0.88 sticks = 7 tbsp

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip: Weight measurements are always more accurate than volume!

Why Butter Conversions Matter

Butter measurements vary wildly between countries. US recipes use "sticks," Europeans use grams, and UK recipes might use ounces. One wrong conversion can ruin your entire batch. This universal converter eliminates the guesswork.

International Butter Standards

Country/Region Standard Package Weight Common Units
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA/Canada 4 sticks/box 454g (1 lb) Sticks, cups
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ Europe 250g block 250g Grams
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง UK 250g block 250g Grams, ounces
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia 250g/500g 250g/500g Grams

Did you know? European butter has 82-86% fat content vs 80% in US butter. This makes European butter better for pastries but can cause cookies to spread more!

Temperature Matters (But Weight Doesn't Change)

โ„๏ธ Cold Butter

Weight: Same

Volume: Compact

Use for: Pastry, biscuits

๐ŸŒก๏ธ Room Temperature

Weight: Same

Volume: Slightly expanded

Use for: Creaming, cakes

๐Ÿ”ฅ Melted

Weight: Same

Volume: Condensed

Use for: Brownies, sauces

Specialized Butter Tools

๐Ÿ“ Stick Converter

US butter sticks to any unit

๐Ÿฅ„ Cups to Grams

Perfect for European recipes

โš–๏ธ Grams to Cups

Convert metric to US units

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert salted to unsalted butter?

Use them 1:1 by weight. If using salted butter in place of unsalted, reduce added salt by 1/4 tsp per stick (113g).

Can I replace butter with oil?

Yes, use 3/4 cup oil for 1 cup butter. This works for most baking but will change texture - expect denser, moister results.

Why does melted butter measure differently?

Melted butter takes up less volume (air pockets collapse) but the weight stays exactly the same. Always measure by weight for accuracy!