How to Convert Butter from Grams to Cups (Complete Guide)

Butter is one of the most important ingredients in baking. It adds flavor, tenderness, and structure. But measuring it correctly can be tricky - especially when the recipe doesn't specify whether it should be solid, softened, or melted.

Here's your complete guide to converting butter from grams to cups.

The Quick Answer

For butter (density: 0.959 g/ml):

Weight	Cups (solid)
50g	0.22 cups
100g	0.44 cups
113g (1 stick)	0.5 cups
150g	0.66 cups
200g	0.88 cups
227g (2 sticks)	1.0 cups
250g	1.1 cups
500g	2.2 cups

Need a different weight? Use our butter converter for any weight from 1g to 1000g.

1 Cup of Butter = How Many Grams?

One cup of butter (solid) weighs approximately 227g.

Solid vs Softened vs Melted

The state of butter dramatically changes its volume:

State	1 cup = grams
Solid (cold)	227g
Softened (room temp)	239g
Melted	258g

That's a 14% difference between solid and melted. Always measure in the state your recipe specifies.

Common Recipe Amounts

basic vanilla cake: 115g = 0.51 cups (solid). See full breakdown.

chocolate chip cookies: 230g = 1.01 cups (solid). See full breakdown.

brownies: 115g = 0.51 cups (solid). See full breakdown.

Storage Tips

Butter absorbs odors. Keep it wrapped. Room temp butter lasts 1-2 weeks. Fridge: 1-3 months. Freezer: 6-9 months.

Pro Tips

1 stick = 113g = 1/2 cup. The most common butter measurement in American baking.

Bottom Line

Butter has a density of 0.959 g/ml. One cup (solid) = 227g. Always measure in the state your recipe specifies - solid, softened, or melted.

Convert any weight with our butter grams to cups converter.