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Melted Butter (Liquid) Grams to Cups Conversion

Convert Melted Butter (Liquid) from grams to cups using 218g per US Customary cup. Find common conversions, tablespoon equivalents, and practical measurement guidance.

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Convert weight to volume accurately by accounting for density differences.

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Condition: Liquid warm (100°F / 38°C) • Thermal expansion lowers liquid butter density to ~0.92 g/mL.
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Traditional US recipe cup defined as exactly 8 fluid ounces. Cup standards differ by region (US 236.6 mL, US Legal 240 mL, Metric 250 mL, UK 284.1 mL, Japanese 200 mL). US Customary is standard for American recipes.
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Calculated Result US Customary Cup (236.588 mL)
1/2 cups (0.46)

Kitchen measure: 7 tbsp + 1 tsp (7.3 tbsp)

100 grams of Melted Butter (Liquid) equals approximately 1/2 cups (US Customary Cup).

7.3 Tablespoons
22.0 Teaspoons
108.5 mL Volume (mL)
3.53 oz Ounces (Weight)

Measurement Standard & Density

Butter melted into liquid emulsion. Thermal expansion slightly decreases its density compared to cold solid butter sticks.

Bulk Density: 0.921 g/mL
1 US Cup Weight: 218 grams
1 Tablespoon Weight: 13.63 grams
1 Teaspoon Weight: 4.54 grams
Measurement Condition: Liquid warm (100°F / 38°C)
Cup Standard: US customary
Technique Variance: Thermal expansion lowers liquid butter density to ~0.92 g/mL.

Chef's Culinary Technique

If a recipe specifies "1 cup butter, melted", measure 2 sticks of solid butter (227g) and melt it. If it specifies "1 cup of melted butter", measure the liquid (218g).

Data Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 173410)

Melted Butter (Liquid) Grams to Cups Table

Standard conversions from grams to cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons for Melted Butter (Liquid).

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
Melted Butter (10g) 10g 0.05 (0.05 cups) 0.7 tbsp 2.2 tsp
Melted Butter (25g) 25g 1/8 (0.11 cups) 1.8 tbsp 5.5 tsp
Melted Butter (50g) 50g 1/4 (0.23 cups) 3.7 tbsp 11.0 tsp
Melted Butter (75g) 75g 1/3 (0.34 cups) 5.5 tbsp 16.5 tsp
Melted Butter (100g) 100g 1/2 (0.46 cups) 7.3 tbsp 22.0 tsp
Melted Butter (125g) 125g 0.57 (0.57 cups) 9.2 tbsp 27.5 tsp
Melted Butter (150g) 150g 2/3 (0.69 cups) 11.0 tbsp 33.0 tsp
Melted Butter (175g) 175g 0.80 (0.80 cups) 12.8 tbsp 38.5 tsp
Melted Butter (200g) 200g 7/8 (0.92 cups) 14.7 tbsp 44.0 tsp
Melted Butter (225g) 225g 1.03 (1.03 cups) 16.5 tbsp 49.5 tsp
Melted Butter (250g) 250g 1 1/6 (1.15 cups) 18.3 tbsp 55.0 tsp
Melted Butter (300g) 300g 1 3/8 (1.38 cups) 22.0 tbsp 66.1 tsp
Melted Butter (400g) 400g 1 7/8 (1.83 cups) 29.4 tbsp 88.1 tsp
Melted Butter (500g) 500g 2 1/3 (2.29 cups) 36.7 tbsp 110.1 tsp

Melted Butter (Liquid) Cups to Grams Table

Standard kitchen cup measurements converted to exact grams for Melted Butter (Liquid).

Ingredient Weight Cups (US Standard) Tablespoons Teaspoons
1/4 Cup of Melted Butter 55g 1/4 Cup (0.25 cups) 4.0 tbsp 12.0 tsp
1/3 Cup of Melted Butter 73g 1/3 Cup (0.33 cups) 5.3 tbsp 16.0 tsp
1/2 Cup of Melted Butter 109g 1/2 Cup (0.50 cups) 8.0 tbsp 24.0 tsp
2/3 Cup of Melted Butter 145g 2/3 Cup (0.67 cups) 10.7 tbsp 32.0 tsp
3/4 Cup of Melted Butter 164g 3/4 Cup (0.75 cups) 12.0 tbsp 36.0 tsp
1 Cup of Melted Butter 218g 1 Cup (1.00 cups) 16.0 tbsp 48.0 tsp
1 1/2 Cups of Melted Butter 327g 1 1/2 Cups (1.50 cups) 24.0 tbsp 72.0 tsp
2 Cups of Melted Butter 436g 2 Cups (2.00 cups) 32.0 tbsp 96.0 tsp

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 cup of Melted Butter (Liquid)?

One standard US Customary cup of Melted Butter (Liquid) weighs approximately 218 grams under standard measurement conditions (Liquid warm (100°F / 38°C)).

How do I measure Melted Butter (Liquid) accurately without a scale?

If a recipe specifies "1 cup butter, melted", measure 2 sticks of solid butter (227g) and melt it. If it specifies "1 cup of melted butter", measure the liquid (218g). Source reference: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 173410).

How many tablespoons and teaspoons are in a cup of Melted Butter (Liquid)?

There are 16 tablespoons (or 48 teaspoons) in 1 standard US cup. For Melted Butter (Liquid), 1 tablespoon weighs approximately 13.63 grams, and 1 teaspoon weighs approximately 4.54 grams.

What is the bulk density of Melted Butter (Liquid)?

The bulk density of Melted Butter (Liquid) is 0.921 grams per milliliter (g/mL), according to USDA FoodData Central standards.