Convert butter sticks to grams easily.
1 sticks x 113 = 113 g
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Ever found yourself halfway through a recipe only to realize it uses grams instead of butter sticks? You’re not alone. Whether you’re baking croissants or whipping up cookies, precise butter measurements make or break your dish. Let’s cut through the confusion and get those conversions right—no kitchen scale required.
Unit definitions
What is a butter stick (sticks)?
- Description: A pre-packaged rectangular block of butter, common in U.S. grocery stores.
- Symbol: No official symbol, often called "stick" or "sticks"
- Common uses: Baking, cooking, and portion control in American recipes
- Definition: 1 stick = 1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons = 4 ounces (approx 113 grams)
What is a gram (g)?
- Description: The base unit of mass in the metric system.
- Symbol: g
- Common uses: Global recipes, scientific measurements, and nutritional labeling
- Definition: 1 gram = 0.001 kilograms = approx 0.035 ounces
Conversion formula
The math here’s straightforward:
- Grams = Butter sticks × 113
- Butter sticks = Grams ÷ 113
Example calculations:
- 2 sticks to grams: 2 × 113 = 226 grams
- 150 grams to sticks: 150 ÷ 113 ≈ 1.33 sticks (or 1 and 1/3 sticks)
Conversion tables
Butter sticks to grams
| Sticks | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 | 113 |
| 2 | 226 |
| 3 | 339 |
| 4 | 452 |
| 5 | 565 |
| 6 | 678 |
| 7 | 791 |
| 8 | 904 |
| 9 | 1017 |
| 10 | 1130 |
Grams to butter sticks
| Grams | Sticks (approx) |
|---|---|
| 100 | 0.88 |
| 200 | 1.77 |
| 250 | 2.21 |
| 300 | 2.65 |
| 400 | 3.54 |
| 500 | 4.42 |
Historical background
Butter sticks are a uniquely American invention. In the early 1900s, companies like Land O’Lakes began selling butter in pre-measured sticks to simplify baking. The 113-gram standard emerged from the U.S. system: 1 pound of butter equals 4 sticks, so each stick weighs 1/4 pound (4 ounces). Grams, of course, come from the metric system formalized during the French Revolution. Today, 95% of the world uses grams, making this conversion essential for global recipes.
Interesting facts?
- Wax paper markings: U.S. butter sticks have tablespoon markers on the wrapper—8 tablespoons per stick.
- European variations: Irish butter blocks often weigh 250g, while Australian “sticks” are sometimes 500g.
- Butter vs. margarine: Margarine sticks have the same weight, but their water content differs. Never substitute blindly!
- Baking precision: Professional bakers measure butter by weight to avoid air pocket discrepancies in volume measures.
- Butter alternatives: Vegan “butters” vary in density. Always check their grams-per-cup ratio separately.
FAQ
One standard U.S. butter stick equals 113 grams (or 115 grams in some references). This equals 1/2 cup or 8 tablespoons.
European butter sticks often weigh 250 grams per block. Check packaging, as sizes vary by country and brand.
One stick equals 1/2 cup (about 113g). Use measuring cups or our cups-to-grams converter for precise results.
No—both types weigh the same per stick. The difference lies in moisture content, which might impact recipe outcomes slightly.
Butter sticks are primarily a U.S. convenience. Most metric countries sell butter by weight (grams or kilograms) in blocks or tubs.