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1/2 Cups of Butter to Grams

1/2 Cups of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) weighs approximately 114 grams in US cups. Complete volume to weight conversion chart, tablespoon equivalents, and baking tips.

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1/2 cups (0.50)

0.5 grams of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) equals approximately 1/2 cups (US Legal Cup (Nutrition)).

8.0 Tablespoons
24.0 Teaspoons
120.0 mL Volume (mL)
4.00 oz Ounces (Weight)
Direct Answer:

1/2 Cups of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) = 114 grams (4.00 oz)

Tablespoons: 8.0 tbsp Teaspoons: 24.0 tsp Volume: 120.0 mL Condition: Solid stick form (2 sticks = 1 cup = 8 oz = 227g) 1 Cup Standard: 227g

Volume-to-Weight Calculation Formula

Weight (grams) = Cup Volume × Grams per Cup (Density) Weight = 0.5 × 227g = 114 grams

Calibrated for Solid stick form (2 sticks = 1 cup = 8 oz = 227g) at room temperature (bulk density: 0.946 g/mL). Source: USDA Agricultural Handbook 8.

1/2 Cups of Butter Across International Cup Standards

Gram weight comparison across US Legal, US Customary, Metric, and UK Imperial cup definitions.

Item / Measurement Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
US Legal Cup (Nutrition) (240 mL) 114g 1/2 Cups (0.5 cups) 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp
US Customary Cup (236.588 mL) 112g 1/2 Cups (0.5 cups) 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp
Metric Cup (250 mL) 118g 1/2 Cups (0.5 cups) 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp
UK Imperial Cup (284.131 mL) 134g 1/2 Cups (0.5 cups) 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp

How to Measure 1/2 Cups of Butter (Unsalted or Salted)

Standard dairy butter. In the US, 1 stick equals 1/2 cup (113.4g) or 8 tablespoons.

Chef's Tip:

Melted butter has slightly less aeration than whipped or solid butter, but weight remains invariant: 1 stick is always 113.5 grams.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1/2 Cups of Butter (Unsalted or Salted)?

1/2 Cups of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) weighs approximately 114 grams (4.00 ounces) when measured under standard conditions (Solid stick form (2 sticks = 1 cup = 8 oz = 227g)).

How many tablespoons is in 1/2 Cups of Butter (Unsalted or Salted)?

There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup, so 1/2 Cups equals 8.0 tablespoons (24.0 teaspoons).

How is the weight of 1/2 Cups of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) calculated?

Weight is calculated by multiplying volume by bulk density: 0.5 cup(s) × 227 grams per cup = 114 grams.