How to convert sticks of butter to tablespoons of butter
Formula: tbsp = stick × 8
Worked example: 1 stick → 1 × 8 = 8 tbsp
A stick of butter is exactly 8 tablespoons, so half a stick is 4 tablespoons.
Sticks of butter to tablespoons of butter conversion chart
| Sticks of butter (stick) | Tablespoons of butter (tbsp) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 stick | 4 tbsp |
| 1 stick | 8 tbsp |
| 1.5 stick | 12 tbsp |
| 2 stick | 16 tbsp |
| 3 stick | 24 tbsp |
| 4 stick | 32 tbsp |
| 6 stick | 48 tbsp |
| 8 stick | 64 tbsp |
What is a stick of butter?
A US stick of butter weighs ¼ pound, 4 oz or about 113 g, and measures ½ cup or 8 tablespoons. The wrapper is usually marked in tablespoons, so you can cut exact amounts without a scale.
What is a tablespoon of butter?
A US tablespoon of butter weighs about 14.2 g, one eighth of a stick. It is the unit marked on butter wrappers and the usual amount for greasing a pan or finishing a sauce.