120 Grams of Butter to Cups
Ingredient
Butter
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.53 (½)
- Tablespoons
- 8.5
- Teaspoons
- 25.4
- Milliliters
- 125 ml
120 grams of butter = 0.53 cups (½ cup / 8.5 tablespoons)
Butter has a density of approximately 227g per cup. Solid or melted weighs the same per cup. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
| Grams | Cups | Fraction | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100g | 0.44 | ½ | 7.0 |
| 110g | 0.48 | ½ | 7.8 |
| 120g | 0.53 | ½ | 8.5 |
| 125g | 0.55 | ½ | 8.8 |
| 130g | 0.57 | ⅝ | 9.2 |
Bakers reach for butter in amounts like this for everyday recipes — scaling a batch up, adjusting a single serving, or matching a recipe written in grams. Measuring by weight keeps the result consistent no matter who's in the kitchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 120 grams of butter in cups?+
120 grams of butter is 0.53 cups (½ cup), or 8.5 tablespoons.
How do I measure 120 grams of butter without a scale?+
Use ½ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 8.5 tablespoons instead.