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Butter (Unsalted or Salted) Weight

20 Grams of Butter to Cups

20 grams of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) equals approximately 1/8 cups (0.09 cups). Includes tablespoon equivalents, density notes, and international cup standards.

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1/8 cups (0.09)

20 grams of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) equals approximately 1/8 cups (US Legal Cup (Nutrition)).

1.4 Tablespoons
4.2 Teaspoons
21.1 mL Volume (mL)
0.71 oz Ounces (Weight)
Direct Answer:

20 grams of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) = 1/8 cups (0.09 cups)

Tablespoons: 1.4 tbsp Teaspoons: 4.2 tsp Volume: 21.1 mL Weight in Ounces: 0.71 oz Standard Cup Weight: 227g / cup

Calculation Formula & Step-by-Step Derivation

To convert 20 grams of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) into US Legal measuring cups (240 mL):

Cups = Weight in Grams ÷ Grams per Cup (Density)
Cups = 20g ÷ 227g/cup = 0.09 cups (practical kitchen fraction: 1/8 cups)

This calculation is calibrated for Solid stick form (2 sticks = 1 cup = 8 oz = 227g) under standard kitchen conditions (bulk density: 0.946 g/mL, sourced from USDA Agricultural Handbook 8).

20g of Butter Across Cup Standards

Because cup sizes vary internationally, here is how this weight converts across US Legal, US Customary, Metric, and UK Imperial cups.

Item / Measurement Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
US Legal Cup (Nutrition) (240 mL) 20g 1/8 (0.09 cups) 1.4 tbsp 4.2 tsp
US Customary Cup (236.588 mL) 20g 1/8 (0.09 cups) 1.4 tbsp 4.3 tsp
Metric Cup (250 mL) 20g 1/8 (0.08 cups) 1.4 tbsp 4.1 tsp
UK Imperial Cup (284.131 mL) 20g 0.07 (0.07 cups) 1.2 tbsp 3.6 tsp

How to Measure 20g of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) Accurately

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

Culinary Technique Tip:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 20 grams of Butter (Unsalted or Salted)?

20 grams of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) equals 1/8 cups in standard US Legal measuring cups (0.09 cups), or 1/8 cups in US Customary.

How many tablespoons is 20g of Butter (Unsalted or Salted)?

20g of Butter (Unsalted or Salted) equals approximately 1.4 tablespoons (or 4.2 teaspoons).

What is the density of Butter (Unsalted or Salted)?

Under standard measurement conditions (Solid stick form (2 sticks = 1 cup = 8 oz = 227g)), Butter (Unsalted or Salted) weighs approximately 227 grams per US cup (bulk density: 0.946 g/mL). Reference: USDA Agricultural Handbook 8.