How to convert cups of butter to ounces
Formula: oz = cup × 8
Worked example: 2 cup → 2 × 8 = 16 oz
Cups of butter to ounces conversion chart
| Cups of butter (cup) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cup | 2 oz |
| 0.5 cup | 4 oz |
| 0.75 cup | 6 oz |
| 1 cup | 8 oz |
| 1.5 cup | 12 oz |
| 2 cup | 16 oz |
| 2.5 cup | 20 oz |
| 3 cup | 24 oz |
| 4 cup | 32 oz |
| 5 cup | 40 oz |
| 6 cup | 48 oz |
| 8 cup | 64 oz |
What is a cup of butter?
A US cup of butter is two sticks, half a pound or about 227 g. American recipes give butter in cups or sticks, which makes the conversion exact rather than approximate as it is for flour.
What is an ounce?
The avoirdupois ounce, 28.35 grams, is printed on every US butter package. A stick weighs 4 oz, and a pound box holds four sticks.