How many grams are in a typical stick of butter?

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I’m whipping up a delicious new recipe that relies on metric measurements, but my trusty stick of butter is staring me down and clearly prefers the imperial system! For those of you who are metric masters, can you help a baker out and tell me how many grams are in a typical stick of butter? I’m normally used to eyeballing ingredients based on cups, but this recipe seems particular about precision. Knowing the exact conversion would be a lifesaver

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Hello guys! ok a typical stick of butter in the United States weighs at around 113 grams (4 ounces).

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1 stick or 1/2 cup butter is equal to 4 ounces, or 113 grams.

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4 oz, which is about 1/4 lb or 113 grams. Someone was very smart to write butter measurements in “sticks” when making a recipe.

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Forget the measuring cups! For the most accurate baking, especially if you do it a lot, a kitchen scale is your best friend. Here’s how to translate butter amounts in any recipe:

  • 1 stick of butter = 113 grams (or 8 tablespoons)
  • There are handy shortcuts though:
    • ½ stick of butter = 57 grams (or 4 tablespoons)
    • 1 ½ sticks of butter = 170 grams (or 12 tablespoons)
    • 2 sticks of butter = 227 grams (or 16 tablespoons, which is also ½ pound)

This way, you can ditch the measuring cups and ensure perfect baking every time!

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One stick of butter equals 1/2 cup and weighs approximately 113 grams. I agree, the American measuring system is quite confusing.