Pounds of Butter to Cups Converter

Convert pounds of butter to cups with our free calculator

2 cups

Converting Pounds of Butter to Cups

Quick Conversion Guide

  • • 1 pound of butter = 2 cups
  • • ½ pound of butter = 1 cup
  • • ¼ pound of butter = ½ cup

Common Measurements

A standard stick of butter in the US weighs ¼ pound (4 ounces) and equals ½ cup. Most butter packages come with measurement markings to help with portioning.

Baking Tips

For best baking results, use butter at the temperature specified in your recipe. Room temperature butter should be soft enough to leave an indentation when pressed but still hold its shape.