Butter Converter
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Why Grams to Teaspoon Differs by Ingredient
A teaspoon is a unit of volume (~4.93 mL), whereas a gram is a unit of mass/weight. Therefore, 1 tsp of dense table salt weighs ~5.7g, whereas 1 tsp of airy powdered flour weighs only ~2.6g.
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Quick Grams to Teaspoon Reference Charts
Common Sugar Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 4.2 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 8.3 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 12.5 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp (3 tsp) |
| 25.0 g | 6.0 tsp | 2 tbsp |
Table Salt Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 g | 0.25 tsp | ¼ tsp |
| 2.8 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 5.7 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 11.4 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 17.1 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp |
All-Purpose Flour Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 2.6 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 5.2 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 7.8 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp |
| 31.2 g | 12.0 tsp | ¼ cup (4 tbsp) |
How Butter Converter Works?
The Butter Converter works by dividing grams of butter by 4.73 g per US teaspoon. One US stick of butter weighs 113 g and holds 8 tbsp, or 24 tsp.
Soften or melt
Soft or melted butter fills a spoon without gaps. Cold butter is easier to cut by wrapper marks.
Enter grams
Type the weight, such as 14 g for 1 tbsp or 113 g for a stick.
Use wrapper marks
US wrappers mark each tablespoon. Cut at the mark nearest the converted tablespoon count.
Butter Converter Formula
The Butter Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of butter ÷ 4.73.
tsp = g ÷ 4.73 | 1 tbsp = 14.19 g | 1 stick = 113 g = 8 tbsp
- 30 g of butter ÷ 14.19 = 2.11 tbsp.
- 10 g of butter ÷ 4.73 = 2.11 tsp.
- 250 g block (UK/EU) ÷ 14.19 = 17.6 tbsp, about 1 cup + 1 ½ tbsp.
Butter Converter Conversion Table
The Butter Converter conversion table converts 11 weights of butter into teaspoons and tablespoons at 4.73 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 1.06 tsp | 1 tsp | 0.35 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 2.11 tsp | 2 ⅛ tsp | 0.7 tbsp |
| 14 g | 0.494 oz | 2.96 tsp | 3 tsp | 0.99 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 3.17 tsp | 3 ⅛ tsp | 1.06 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 4.23 tsp | 4 ¼ tsp | 1.41 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 5.29 tsp | 5 ¼ tsp | 1.76 tbsp |
| 28 g | 0.988 oz | 5.92 tsp | 5 ⅞ tsp | 1.97 tbsp |
| 50 g | 1.764 oz | 10.57 tsp | 10 ½ tsp | 3.52 tbsp |
| 57 g | 2.011 oz | 12.05 tsp | 12 tsp | 4.02 tbsp |
| 113 g | 3.986 oz | 23.89 tsp | 23 ⅞ tsp | 7.96 tbsp |
| 227 g | 8.007 oz | 47.99 tsp | 48 tsp | 16 tbsp |
57 g is ½ US stick (4 tbsp), 113 g is 1 stick (8 tbsp), and 227 g is 2 sticks (1 cup).
What is Butter Converter?
The Butter Converter is a calculator that converts grams of butter into teaspoons, tablespoons and US sticks. Butter is about 80–82% milk fat, 16–17% water and 1–2% milk solids.
American recipes measure butter by sticks and tablespoons, and European recipes weigh butter in grams. A UK or EU block weighs 250 g, while a US stick weighs 113 g. The converter bridges both systems.
What are the uses of Butter Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Butter Converter: US recipes with metric butter, sautéing, toast and finishing sauces, and pastry.
US recipes, metric butter
1 US stick equals 113 g, cut from a 250 g block.
Sautéing
Sautéing onions takes 15 g of butter, about 1 tbsp.
Finishing sauces
Mounting a sauce with 28 g of cold butter equals 2 tbsp.
Pastry
Small top-ups to pastry dough convert to spoons at 14.19 g per tbsp.
Butter Converter Measuring Tips
- 1 stick of US butter is 113.4 grams, containing 24 teaspoons (~4.73g per teaspoon).
- 1 US tablespoon of butter equals 14.18 grams (3 teaspoons).