Butter & Fats Grams to Cups Converter
Convert solid butter sticks, melted butter, shortening, lard, and vegetable oils between grams, sticks, and cups with thermal expansion adjustments.
Direct Answer
Not all baking fats weigh the same. A cup of softened butter is 227g, melted coconut oil is 218g, and vegetable oil is 218g. Pick your exact fat below.
Because different ingredients within the butter & fats category have varying particle sizes and moisture levels, measuring by weight in grams ensures perfect baking results.
Butter & Fats Weight to Cup Calculator
Select any ingredient from the butter & fats category to calculate exact cup and tablespoon conversions.
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Butter & Fats Density & Weight Comparison Table
Every ingredient in the butter & fats category sorted by bulk density (grams per cup).
| Ingredient | Grams/Cup | 100g in Cups | 1 Cup in Grams | Detailed Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chopped Solid Cocoa Butter | 200g | 200g | Solid Cocoa Butter → | |
| Vegetable Shortening (Crisco) | 205g | 205g | Shortening → | |
| Rendered Pork Lard | 205g | 205g | Lard → | |
| Rendered Duck Fat | 205g | 205g | Duck Fat → | |
| Rendered Beef Tallow | 205g | 205g | Beef Tallow → | |
| Rendered Chicken Fat (Schmaltz) | 205g | 205g | Schmaltz → | |
| Strained Bacon Grease | 205g | 205g | Bacon Grease → | |
| Coconut Oil (Solid/Liquid) | 216g | 216g | Coconut Oil → | |
| Olive Oil | 216g | 216g | Olive Oil → | |
| Cold-Pressed Walnut Oil | 216g | 216g | Walnut Oil → | |
| Roasted Hazelnut Oil | 216g | 216g | Hazelnut Oil → | |
| Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil | 216g | 216g | Pumpkin Seed Oil → | |
| Macadamia Nut Oil | 216g | 216g | Macadamia Oil → | |
| Cold-Pressed Flaxseed Oil | 216g | 216g | Flaxseed Oil → | |
| Unrefined Hemp Seed Oil | 216g | 216g | Hemp Oil → | |
| Red Palm Oil | 216g | 216g | Palm Oil → | |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 216g | 216g | EVOO → | |
| Light Taste Olive Oil | 216g | 216g | Light Olive Oil → | |
| Liquid Melted Butter | 218g | 218g | Melted Butter → | |
| Vegetable / Canola Oil | 218g | 218g | Vegetable Oil → | |
| Clarified Butter (Ghee) | 218g | 218g | Ghee → | |
| Pure Avocado Oil | 218g | 218g | Avocado Oil → | |
| Pure Toasting Sesame Oil | 218g | 218g | Sesame Oil → | |
| Refined Peanut Oil | 218g | 218g | Peanut Oil → | |
| High-Oleic Sunflower Oil | 218g | 218g | Sunflower Oil → | |
| Safflower Oil | 218g | 218g | Safflower Oil → | |
| Refined Corn Oil | 218g | 218g | Corn Oil → | |
| Grapeseed Oil | 218g | 218g | Grapeseed Oil → | |
| Melted Cocoa Butter | 218g | 218g | Melted Cocoa Butter → | |
| Melted Margarine | 218g | 218g | Melted Margarine → | |
| Dark Toasted Sesame Oil | 218g | 218g | Toasted Sesame Oil → | |
| Pure Soybean Oil | 218g | 218g | Soybean Oil → | |
| Pure Canola Oil | 218g | 218g | Canola Oil → | |
| Butter (Softened / Sticks) | 227g | 227g | Butter → | |
| Softened Stick Margarine | 227g | 227g | Margarine → |
Density Dynamics in Butter & Fats
Baking fats span solid emulsions and liquid lipids with distinct specific gravities. Commercial butter is a water-in-fat emulsion consisting of ~80% milkfat, 16-18% water, and 1-2% milk solids. Solid softened butter weighs 227 grams per cup (113.4g per US stick). When butter melts, thermal expansion and phase separation alter volume slightly, yielding ~218g per liquid cup. Pure plant oils (canola, olive, vegetable) contain 100% lipids with no water content and a specific gravity of 0.92 g/ml, translating to 218 grams per US cup regardless of room temperature. Solid vegetable shortening packs air into emulsified fats, averaging 205 grams per cup when spooned or packed.
Butter & Fats Substitution Rules: Weight vs Volume
Substituting butter with oil requires accounting for butter water content. Replacing 227g of butter (1 cup) with 218g of liquid oil removes 36g of water, which can render cakes oily and flat. To substitute oil for butter by weight, use 85% oil and add 15% water or milk to match the original moisture and fat balance of butter.
Common Gram Amounts to Cups Matrix (Butter & Fats)
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Frequently Asked Questions: Butter & Fats Conversions
How many grams is 1 stick of butter in the US?
One standard US stick of butter equals ½ cup, which weighs exactly 113.4 grams (or 4 ounces).
Why does melted butter weigh less than solid butter per cup?
Thermal expansion increases the volume of liquid butter, meaning a 1-cup liquid volume measure contains ~218g compared to 227g of cold solid butter.
How many grams of vegetable oil are in 1 cup?
One US cup of pure vegetable oil or olive oil weighs 218 grams due to its lipid density of 0.92 g/ml.
Can I swap coconut oil for butter 1:1 in baking?
Solid coconut oil can be swapped 1:1 by weight (227g for 227g), but coconut oil is 100% fat while butter is 80% fat, so baked goods will be richer.
How do I weigh cold butter accurately?
Use the wrapper markers for rough estimates, but place cold cut butter directly on a digital scale tare-zeroed with parchment paper for exact grams.