30 Grams of Butter to Cups
Ingredient
Butter
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.13 (⅛)
- Tablespoons
- 2.1
- Teaspoons
- 6.3
- Milliliters
- 31 ml
30 grams of butter = 0.13 cups (⅛ cup / 2.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20g | 0.09 | ⅛ | 1.4 |
| 25g | 0.11 | ⅛ | 1.8 |
| 30g | 0.13 | ⅛ | 2.1 |
| 35g | 0.15 | ⅛ | 2.5 |
| 40g | 0.18 | ⅛ | 2.8 |
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 30 grams of butter in cups?+
30 grams of butter is 0.13 cups (⅛ cup), or 2.1 tablespoons.
How do I measure 30 grams of butter without a scale?+
Use ⅛ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 2.1 tablespoons instead.