Butter (Unsalted) Cups to Grams
Snapshot
1 cup of butter (unsalted) equals 227 grams. Conversion Encyclopedia keeps one fixed ingredient basis on this page so the calculator, common values, and reverse page stay aligned.
- Reference basis: 227 g per 1 US cup.
- Example: 2 cups = 454 g.
- Use the reverse page if you need the opposite direction with the same basis.
Use the interactive calculator below for custom values and the common-value table for quick checks.
Converter Calculator
Explanation
Use this page when a recipe gives butter (unsalted) in cups and you need a repeatable gram target. The converter keeps the assumption explicit: 1 level US cup of butter (unsalted) = 227 grams.
That makes recipe scaling easier without switching between inconsistent cup charts. The page stays anchored to the US cup standard (236.588 mL). This basis assumes butter (unsalted) is melted or fully liquid when measured, not scooped in solid pieces.
Common Conversion Values
| Cup | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 | 57 |
| 1/3 | 76 |
| 1/2 | 114 |
| 1 | 227 |
| 1 1/2 | 341 |
| 2 | 454 |
| 3 | 681 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in 1 cup of Butter (Unsalted)?
1 level US cup of Butter (Unsalted) weighs 227 grams in this converter.
Does this use a US cup?
Yes. The factor is tied to the US cup definition (236.588 mL), not a metric cup.
Does temperature or physical state change the result for Butter (Unsalted)?
Butter (Unsalted) keeps one liquid-state reference basis here, but the result assumes the ingredient is melted or fully liquid when measured. Solid pieces, scooped chunks, or semi-solid fills do not behave the same way in a cup.
How many grams are in 2 cups of Butter (Unsalted)?
2 cups of Butter (Unsalted) are 454 g using 227 g per cup.
How do I convert Butter (Unsalted) grams back to cups?
Use the mirror Grams To Cups page; divide grams by 227 to return cups.