40 Grams of Butter to Cups
Ingredient
Butter
Cup standard
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.18 (⅛)
- Tablespoons
- 2.8
- Teaspoons
- 8.5
- Milliliters
- 42 ml
40 grams of butter = 0.18 cups (⅛ cup / 2.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30g | 0.13 | ⅛ | 2.1 |
| 35g | 0.15 | ⅛ | 2.5 |
| 40g | 0.18 | ⅛ | 2.8 |
| 45g | 0.20 | ¼ | 3.2 |
| 50g | 0.22 | ¼ | 3.5 |
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 40 grams of butter in cups?+
40 grams of butter is 0.18 cups (⅛ cup), or 2.8 tablespoons.
How do I measure 40 grams of butter without a scale?+
Use ⅛ cup, spooned in and leveled off with a straight edge. If you only have tablespoons, use 2.8 tablespoons instead.