How Many Tablespoons In A Stick Of Butter? (Easy Baking Conversion)

If you’ve ever wondered how many tablespoons in a stick of butter, you’re in the right place. This is one of the most common baking questions (and for a good reason!). Whether you’re halving a recipe, scaling up for a big batch or cooking from a recipe that uses cups or grams, knowing this conversion saves time (and prevents kitchen math headaches).

In this guide, I’ll show you exactly how many tablespoons in a stick of butter, plus give you a simple chart with sticks ⇄ tablespoons ⇄ cups ⇄ grams ⇄ ounces so you can reference it anytime.

Quick Answer: How Many Tablespoons in a Stick of Butter?

1 stick of butter = 8 tablespoons = ½ cup = 113 g (4 oz)

So if a recipe calls for:

½ stick of butter → 4 tablespoons
¼ stick of butter → 2 tablespoons
2 sticks of butter → 1 cup

Butter Sticks to Tablespoons Conversion Chart

Butter	Tablespoons	Cups (US)	Grams	Ounces
¼ stick	2 tbsp	⅛ cup	28 g	1 oz
½ stick	4 tbsp	¼ cup	57 g	2 oz
1 stick	8 tbsp	½ cup	113 g	4 oz
2 sticks	16 tbsp	1 cup	227 g	8 oz
4 sticks	32 tbsp	2 cups (1 lb)	454 g	16 oz

Tip: Most butter wrappers have tablespoon markings printed right on them but this chart is a lifesaver when you’re using butter from a big block.

Why Knowing How Many Tablespoons in a Stick of Butter Matters

Butter is a key ingredient in baking, so getting the amount right is crucial. Too much butter can make cookies spread too far or cakes turn greasy, while too little can make them dry.

Knowing how many tablespoons are in a stick of butter helps when:

You need to quickly measure from a block
You’re halving or doubling recipes
You want to convert recipes from US to metric (or vice versa)

Free Printable: How Many Tablespoons in a Stick of Butter

Want to keep this handy? Download my free printable butter stick conversion chart and tape it inside your pantry or keep it with your measuring cups for quick reference.

DOWNLOAD CONVERSION CHART

Notes from My Kitchen

This is one of those conversions I still double-check every now and then, especially when I’m recipe testing. I almost always buy 200 g butter blocks, so I’m doing kitchen math constantly. Having this chart nearby makes it so much easier and it saves me from grabbing my phone with floury hands!

And here’s my favorite tip: if you only need a tablespoon or two, try grating cold butter on a box grater. It softens much faster and is perfect for rubbing into dough or melting quickly for a sauce.