How to convert tablespoons of butter to sticks of butter
Formula: stick = tbsp ÷ 8
Worked example: 3 tbsp → 3 ÷ 8 = 0.375 stick
A stick of butter is exactly 8 tablespoons, so half a stick is 4 tablespoons.
Tablespoons of butter to sticks of butter conversion chart
| Tablespoons of butter (tbsp) | Sticks of butter (stick) |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.125 stick |
| 2 tbsp | 0.25 stick |
| 3 tbsp | 0.375 stick |
| 4 tbsp | 0.5 stick |
| 5 tbsp | 0.625 stick |
| 6 tbsp | 0.75 stick |
| 8 tbsp | 1 stick |
| 10 tbsp | 1.25 stick |
| 12 tbsp | 1.5 stick |
| 16 tbsp | 2 stick |
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.
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.