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Home » Baking Tips

How Many Sticks of Butter Equal ½ a Cup? (And Other Butter Measurements)

By Rebecca Swanner | December 17, 2018 | Updated on June 15, 2023 | 14 Comments
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Butter Measurement Conversion Chart - Convert Butter from Sticks to Cups to Grams to Ounces to Pounds to Tablespoons

How many sticks of butter are in 1/2 a cup?

Sounds like you’re making a recipe. Or you’re standing in the dairy section of the grocery store feeling a little lost. Just how many cups is in a stick of butter? The answer is ½ a cup. While we’re at it, here are some other common butter measurements, converted.

  • 1 stick of butter = ½ cup
  • 1 stick of butter = 8 Tbsp.
  • 1 cup = 2 sticks of butter
  • 1 pound of butter = 4 sticks of butter
  • 1 pound of butter = 2 cups

Spoiler alert, we know.

But, here’s the deal: In the U.S., butter is typically sold in pre-wrapped sticks bundled together in 1/2-pound or 1-pound packages. And recipes usually call for cups. Isn’t that fun?

To make this easy for you, we created a few handy charts that convert butter from sticks to cups to grams to tablespoons and so on. Save the image at the bottom to your phone for the next time you go to the store. And, you know, want to make our Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel Sauce.

Common Butter Conversions

How Much Butter Is in a Cup, Tablespoon, or Pound

Sticks Cups Tablespoons Pounds
¼ Stick of Butter 1/8 cup 2 tablespoons 1/16 pound
½ Stick of Butter ¼ cup 4 tablespoons 1/8 pound
1 Stick of Butter ½ cup 8 tablespoons ¼ pound
2 Sticks of Butter 1 cup 16 tablespoons ½ pound
4 Sticks of Butter 2 cups 32 tablespoons 1 pound

 

How Much Butter Is in Grams, Ounces, and Cups

Sticks Grams Ounces Cups
¼ Stick of Butter 28g 1 oz 1/8 cup
½ Stick of Butter 57g 2 oz ¼ cup
1 Stick of Butter 113g 4 oz ½ cup
2 Sticks of Butter 227g 8 oz 1 cup
4 Sticks of Butter 454g 16 oz 2 cups

Butter Measurement Conversion Chart - Convert Butter from Sticks to Cups to Grams to Ounces to Pounds to Tablespoons

Butter FAQs

In case you hate charts, we hope these butter answers offer some clarification.

How many sticks of butter are in 1 cup?
2 sticks of butter equals 1 cup. (Each stick of butter equals 1/2 a cup)

How many cups are in a pound of butter?
1 pound of butter equals two cups.

How many tablespoons are in a stick of butter?
There are 8 tablespoons in a stick of butter.

How many cups is 24 tablespoons?
24 tablespoons is equal to 3 cups. Also, how much are you baking? Can we come over?

Should I use unsalted or salted butter when baking?
Unless a recipe states otherwise, you should always use unsalted butter. This allows you to control just how much salt you want to add to a recipe.

Can I use these butter measurements for margarine?
No. Just no.

Butter Measurement Conversion Chart - Convert Butter from Sticks to Cups to Grams to Ounces to Pounds to Tablespoons
 

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Pleased to meet you. I'm the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Let's Eat Cake: The world's first smart, funny lifestyle site for women.

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  1. AvatarVeena Azmanov says

    December 19, 2018 at 11:11 am

    This is such an Interesting Information. Thank you very much for this, it will really help most of us.

    Reply
    • Rebecca SwannerRebecca Swanner says

      December 19, 2018 at 3:20 pm

      For sure 🙂

      Reply
  2. Avatartayler says

    December 19, 2018 at 11:11 am

    So informative! I love it! Thanks

    Reply
    • Rebecca SwannerRebecca Swanner says

      December 19, 2018 at 3:20 pm

      You got it! Glad these butter conversions help!

      Reply
  3. AvatarCindy Gordon says

    December 19, 2018 at 12:04 pm

    THIS is great! I have this bookmarked, thank you!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca SwannerRebecca Swanner says

      December 19, 2018 at 3:20 pm

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  4. AvatarEmmeline says

    December 19, 2018 at 12:30 pm

    Great guide! Bookmarking it for future reference!

    Reply
    • Rebecca SwannerRebecca Swanner says

      December 19, 2018 at 3:20 pm

      Awesome!

      Reply
  5. AvatarCookilicious says

    December 19, 2018 at 3:21 pm

    I so need this guide! 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca SwannerRebecca Swanner says

      December 20, 2018 at 8:42 am

      Glad you love it!

      Reply
  6. AvatarPete says

    December 19, 2018 at 11:00 pm

    Table looks slick.

    Reply
    • Rebecca SwannerRebecca Swanner says

      December 20, 2018 at 8:42 am

      Because it’s made of butter? 😉

      Reply
  7. AvatarSuzie Ellis says

    November 30, 2022 at 9:26 am

    Ok. I should be able to figure this out, but….I have a recipe that calls for 1 2/3 lbs of butter. I am thinking 4 sticks for the 1 lb. 2 sticks for the 1/2 lb. And…I am lost for the rest. Thank you for your help

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    • Rebecca SwannerRebecca Swanner says

      November 30, 2022 at 9:52 am

      That’s not the easiest one. You’re correct that it’s 4 sticks for 1lb. Then it’s 21 tbsp for the remaining 2/3 lbs.

      That’s 2 additional sticks plus 2/3 of one stick or 5 1/3 tbsp.

      Total butter needed: 6 sticks plus 5 1/3 tbsp (or just 5 tbsp)

      Reply

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