How many grams is one stick of butter?
One stick of butter is 113.4 grams (often rounded to 113g). A US stick is exactly ½ cup, 4 ounces, or 8 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons is one stick of butter?
One stick of butter is exactly 8 tablespoons (tbsp). Half a stick is 4 tablespoons. Most butter stick wrappers have tablespoon markings printed on them.
How many cups is one stick of butter?
One stick of butter is exactly ½ cup (0.5 cups). Two sticks equal 1 cup. Four sticks equal 1 pound (2 cups).
How do I measure butter without a scale?
US butter sticks have measurement markings on the wrapper — each line is 1 tablespoon. If you need ¼ cup, cut the stick in half. For 2 tablespoons, cut ¼ of the stick. For European block butter, use the water displacement method: fill a measuring cup to the target line with water, then push butter in until the water reaches the cup line.
How many sticks of butter is 200 grams?
200 grams of butter is approximately 1.76 sticks, or about 1¾ sticks. More precisely, it's 0.88 cups or 14.1 tablespoons.
Why do American recipes use sticks?
In the US, butter is sold in ¼-pound (113g) sticks, packaged 4 to a box (1 pound total). Each stick has tablespoon markings on the wrapper, making it easy to measure without a scale. This is why US recipes commonly call for '1 stick' or '½ stick' — it's the most convenient unit for American home bakers.
Is butter the same volume as oil or water?
No. Butter is about 80% fat, 15% water, and 5% milk solids, so it's denser than oil and less dense than water. 1 cup of butter weighs 227g, while 1 cup of water weighs 237g and 1 cup of vegetable oil weighs about 218g. Never substitute equal volumes of butter and oil without adjusting.