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How Many Tablespoons In A Stick Of Butter

Wondering how many tablespoons are in a stick of butter? In the U.S., 1 stick of butter equals 8 tablespoons, or ½ cup. This quick guide also helps you convert butter sticks into tablespoons, cups, ounces, and grams for easy recipe preparation.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Kitchen Basics
Cuisine: American
Calories: 810
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 standard U.S. stick of butter

Method
 

  1. Check the butter package to confirm it is a standard U.S. stick
  2. Remember that 1 stick equals 8 tablespoons
  3. Use the wrapper markings to portion the butter when available
  4. For greater accuracy, weigh the butter with a kitchen scale
  5. Convert the amount as needed: 1/2 stick equals 4 tablespoons, and 1/4 stick equals 2 tablespoons.

Video

Notes

  • One standard U.S. stick of butter equals 8 tablespoons.
  • One stick equals 1/2 cup.
  • One stick weighs 4 ounces, or about 113 grams.
  • Butter stick sizes can vary outside the United States, so check the package before measuring.
  • Calorie content can vary slightly by butter brand.