U.S. recipes often call for sticks of butter, while most of the world weighs butter in grams.
How to use the Butter Conversion Calculator
- Butter
Results update as you type, and every field accepts the units shown in its menu.
How it works
Amounts are converted through grams using 1 stick = 113.4 g. Oil is about 80% fat-equivalent of butter by volume.
Example values
How the main result changes when Butter changes and everything else stays at the example values above:
| Butter (sticks (US)) | Butter (g) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 56.7 |
| 0.75 | 85 |
| 1 | 113.4 |
| 1.25 | 141.7 |
| 1.5 | 170.1 |
| 2 | 226.8 |
Formula
1 US stick = ½ cup = 8 tbsp = 113 g = 4 ozOil ≈ butter × 0.75Worked example
Inputs — Butter: 1 sticks (US).
Results — Butter = 113.4 g; Oil substitute = 89 mL.
Frequently asked questions
Is European butter the same weight?
Yes per gram, though it often has more fat (82% vs 80%).
Can I always swap oil for butter?
It works in many cakes and muffins but changes texture in cookies and pastry.
What formula does the Butter Conversion Calculator use?
1 US stick = ½ cup = 8 tbsp = 113 g = 4 oz.