Butter Sticks to Grams - Quick Reference

1 stick = 113g, 2 sticks = 227g, 12 sticks = 1.36kg. Convert US butter sticks to grams, cups, and ounces. Essential for American recipes.

US Butter Stick Standard

1 stick = 113g = 4 oz = ½ cup = 8 tablespoons

Standard US butter is sold in 1-pound boxes containing 4 sticks

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Quick Reference

¼ stick

28g (2 tbsp)

½ stick

57g (4 tbsp)

1 stick

113g (8 tbsp)

2 sticks

227g (1 cup)

Common Recipe Amounts

Cookies (1 batch):2 sticks (227g)
Pie crust:1½ sticks (170g)
Buttercream:1 stick (113g)
Pound cake:4 sticks (454g)

Regional Note

East Coast US: Long, thin sticks (Elgin shape) | West Coast US: Short, fat sticks (Western shape) | Both = same weight (113g)

Quick Answer: Butter Stick Conversions

Common Amounts:

1 stick 113g
2 sticks 227g
3 sticks 340g
4 sticks (1 lb) 454g
1/2 stick 57g

Stick to Cups:

1 stick 1/2 cup
2 sticks 1 cup
3 sticks 1 1/2 cups
4 sticks 2 cups
1/2 stick 1/4 cup

📦 Bulk Baking Reference:

6 sticks

680g (3 cups)

8 sticks

907g (4 cups)

12 sticks

1.36kg (6 cups)

16 sticks

1.81kg (8 cups)

Grams to Sticks Conversion

Have a recipe in grams? Here's how to convert back to sticks:

Grams Equals Sticks
113g = 1 stick
170g = 1.5 sticks
227g = 2 sticks
250g = 2.2 sticks
454g = 4 sticks (1 pound)

Complete Stick Conversion Chart

Sticks Grams Ounces Cups Tablespoons
1/4 stick 28g 1 oz 1/8 cup 2
1/2 stick 57g 2 oz 1/4 cup 4
1 stick 113g 4 oz 1/2 cup 8
2 sticks 227g 8 oz 1 cup 16
3 sticks 340g 12 oz 1.5 cups 24
4 sticks 454g 16 oz (1 lb) 2 cups 32
12 sticks 1.36kg 48 oz (3 lbs) 6 cups 96

Understanding US Butter Packaging

Standard Package Sizes

  • • 4-stick box: 1 pound (454g) - Most common
  • • 8-stick box: 2 pounds (907g) - Costco size
  • • Single stick: Rare, usually in hotels

Reading Wrapper Marks

  • • Each line = 1 tablespoon (14g)
  • • 8 lines per stick = 8 tablespoons
  • • Cut through wrapper for accuracy

Common Questions

How many sticks is half a cup of butter?

Half a cup equals 1 stick of butter (113g).

How much is 12 sticks of butter?

12 sticks = 1.36kg (3 pounds) = 6 cups. This is common for large batch baking or holiday cooking.

Do UK recipes use butter sticks?

No, UK recipes use grams or ounces. US sticks are unique to North America. 1 US stick = 113g for UK conversions.

How do I convert 113g to cups?

113g butter = 1/2 cup = 1 stick. This is the standard US butter stick weight.

📏 Prefer Cup Measurements?

Many recipes use cups instead of sticks. Quick reference:

  • • 1 cup butter = 2 sticks = 227g
  • • 1/2 cup butter = 1 stick = 113g
  • • 1/4 cup butter = 1/2 stick = 57g

For detailed cup conversions, visit our Butter Cups to Grams Converter.

Pro Tips

  • Buying in bulk? 1 pound = 4 sticks. So 3 pounds = 12 sticks.
  • No scale? US butter wrappers have tablespoon markings for easy measuring.
  • Room temperature: Leave stick out for 30-60 minutes before baking.
  • Quick softening: Cut into tablespoon pieces (15-20 minutes).

Why US Butter Comes in Sticks

The stick format became standard in the US during the 1920s for convenience. Each stick represents 1/4 pound, making it easy to measure without scales—perfect for the American cup-based measurement system.

East Coast vs West Coast stick shapes

There are actually two stick formats in the US:

  • Elgin (East): 4.75" × 1.25" × 1.25" - longer and thinner
  • Western: 3.25" × 1.5" × 1.5" - shorter and wider

Both contain exactly 113g despite different shapes!