120 Grams of Butter to Cups: Easy Conversion
120 grams of butter to cups is a weight-to-volume conversion, so the answer depends on the ingredient. Butter weighs 227 grams per US cup in our references, so 120 grams of butter = 0.53 cups, which is 8.46 tablespoons and 125.07 ml. If you searched for 120g butter to cups, 120 grams butter in cups, or how many cups is 120 grams of butter, this guide gives you the exact value plus a calculator for any amount.
120 grams of butter = 0.53 cups (8.46 tablespoons, 125.07 ml) using 227 grams per US cup.
120 Grams of Butter to Cups Calculator
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120 Grams of Butter to Cups Conversion Chart
The following chart shows 120 grams of butter in cups and the neighbouring amounts, based on 227 grams per US cup.
| Butter | Cups | Tablespoons | Milliliters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50g | 0.22 cup | 3.52 tbsp | 52.11 ml |
| 75g | 0.33 cup | 5.29 tbsp | 78.17 ml |
| 100g | 0.44 cup | 7.05 tbsp | 104.22 ml |
| 120g | 0.53 cup | 8.46 tbsp | 125.07 ml |
| 150g | 0.66 cup | 10.57 tbsp | 156.34 ml |
| 200g | 0.88 cup | 14.1 tbsp | 208.45 ml |
| 227g | 1 cup | 16 tbsp | 236.59 ml |
| 250g | 1.1 cup | 17.62 tbsp | 260.56 ml |
How to Convert 120 Grams of Butter to Cups
To convert 120 grams of butter to cups, divide the grams by the grams per cup.
Cups = grams ÷ grams per cupCups = 120 ÷ 227 = 0.53 cupTherefore, 120 grams of butter equals 0.53 cups.
How Many Tablespoons Is 120 Grams of Butter?
One US cup contains 16 tablespoons, so 120 grams of butter = 8.46 tablespoons. That is useful when you do not want to dirty a measuring cup for a small amount.
How Many ml Is 120 Grams of Butter?
Using the same density, 120 grams of butter = 125.07 ml in volume. Remember that this ml value is the volume the ingredient occupies, not the weight of water.
120 Grams of Butter in Sticks
Butter packaging differs by country, but the weight is what matters. One US stick is about 113 grams, so 120 grams is just over one stick — about 8.46 tablespoons. If you cut a stick by eye, you will usually be a few grams short, so weigh the butter for baking.
Half a Cup
About 114 grams — 120 grams is a little more.
One Cup
227 grams — 120 grams is about half of it.
120 Grams of Butter vs 125 Grams of Butter
The difference is tiny: 120 grams is 0.53 cups and 125 grams is 0.55 cups. In most recipes the two amounts behave the same, but for pastry and shortbread the weighed amount is worth getting right.
Why Grams Have Different Cup Values
Cups measure how much space an ingredient occupies, while grams measure how heavy that ingredient is. Different foods pack different amounts of mass into the same volume, which is why a conversion must always include an ingredient.
How to Measure More Accurately
For dry ingredients such as flour, spoon the ingredient into the cup and level it off, and do not press it firmly unless the recipe asks you to pack it. For baking, a digital kitchen scale is usually the simplest way to reproduce a gram measurement consistently.
US Cups vs Metric Cups
Our main conversions use a US customary cup of 236.588 ml. Other cup standards change the grams-per-cup value, so the calculator above adjusts the result when you switch standards.
| Cup Standard | 1 Cup Volume |
|---|---|
| US Customary | 236.588 ml |
| US Legal | 240 ml |
| Metric | 250 ml |
| Imperial | 284.131 ml |
Trusted Measurement References
- NIST Kitchen Measurement Equivalencies
- King Arthur Baking Ingredient Weight Chart
- USDA FoodData Central
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups is 120 grams of butter?
120 grams of butter is 0.53 cups using 227g per US cup.
How many tablespoons is 120 grams of butter?
120 grams of butter is 8.46 tablespoons.
How many sticks is 120 grams of butter?
One US butter stick is about 113 grams, so 120 grams is just over one stick.
Is 120 grams of butter half a cup?
Almost. Half a cup of butter is about 114 grams, so 120 grams is slightly more than half a cup.
Why is 120 grams of butter not 1 cup?
Because one US cup of butter weighs 227 grams, so 120 grams is only about half a cup.
Final Answer
120 grams of butter to cups is 0.53 cups (227g per US cup), which is 8.46 tablespoons and 125.07 ml — just over half a cup, or just over one US butter stick.
Theodore Whitmore writes clear, practical guides about grams, cups, ingredient weights, and everyday kitchen conversions for home cooks and bakers.
