1 BR cup (xícara)
200g
1 US cup
197g
1 tbsp
12.5g
1 tsp
4.17g
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1 us cup (236ml) is equal to:
Grams
197 g
BR Cup (xícara)
0,98 xíc.
US Cup
1 cup
Tablespoon
15,7 tbsp
Teaspoon
47,2 tsp
BR Shot Glass
1,24 copo am.
BR Cream Jar
0,94 copo req.
Fluid oz
7,98 fl oz
Ounces
6,94 oz
Pounds
0,43 lb
Butter — conversion table
All values for level/unsifted measures · 1 BR cup (xícara) = 240ml · 1 US cup = 236ml · 1 tbsp = 15ml
| Qty | BR Cup (xícara) | US Cup | Tbsp | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¼ | 0,25 | 0,25 | 4 | 50g | 1,76 oz |
| ⅓ | 0,33 | 0,34 | 5,33 | 66,7g | 2,35 oz |
| ½ | 0,5 | 0,51 | 8 | 100g | 3,53 oz |
| ¾ | 0,75 | 0,76 | 12 | 150g | 5,29 oz |
| 1 | 1 | 1,02 | 16 | 200g | 7,05 oz |
| 2 | 2 | 2,03 | 32 | 400g | 14,1 oz |
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of butter?
1 cup (US, 236ml) of butter is approximately 197 grams. The Brazilian xícara de chá (240ml) yields 200 grams — a small but important difference in baking.
How many grams is ½ cup of butter?
½ cup (US, 118ml) of butter is approximately 99 grams. The Brazilian ½ xícara (120ml) yields 100 grams.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of butter?
1 tablespoon (tbsp, 15ml) of butter is approximately 12.5 grams. 1 cup = 16 tablespoons.
How many grams is 1 teaspoon of butter?
1 teaspoon (tsp, 5ml) of butter is approximately 4.17 grams. 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons.
Brazilian cup vs US cup — what's the difference for butter?
The US cup (236ml) holds 197g; the Brazilian xícara de chá (240ml) holds 200g — a difference of just 3g per cup. In small quantities it's negligible; in large batches it can accumulate.
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