How to convert pounds to cups of butter
Formula: cup = lb × 2
Worked example: 2 lb → 2 × 2 = 4 cup
Pounds to cups of butter conversion chart
| Pounds (lb) | Cups of butter (cup) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 lb | 1 cup |
| 1 lb | 2 cup |
| 1.5 lb | 3 cup |
| 2 lb | 4 cup |
| 3 lb | 6 cup |
| 4 lb | 8 cup |
| 5 lb | 10 cup |
| 10 lb | 20 cup |
| 25 lb | 50 cup |
What is a pound?
The pound, 453.6 grams, is the size of a standard US butter box: four sticks of ¼ lb each, or 2 cups of butter.
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.