How to convert ounces to cups of butter
Formula: cup = oz ÷ 8
Worked example: 8 oz → 8 ÷ 8 = 1 cup
Ounces to cups of butter conversion chart
| Ounces (oz) | Cups of butter (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 oz | 0.125 cup |
| 2 oz | 0.25 cup |
| 3 oz | 0.375 cup |
| 4 oz | 0.5 cup |
| 6 oz | 0.75 cup |
| 8 oz | 1 cup |
| 10 oz | 1.25 cup |
| 12 oz | 1.5 cup |
| 16 oz | 2 cup |
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.
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.