One standard stick of butter in the U.S. is ½ cup , which is 8 tablespoons, about 113 grams, or 4 ounces by weight.

Basic equivalents

  • 1 stick of butter = ½ cup.
  • 1 stick of butter = 8 tablespoons.
  • 1 stick of butter ≈ 4 ounces (about 113 g).

Quick baking swaps

If a recipe says “1 stick of butter,” you can safely use:

  • ½ cup in a measuring cup.
  • 8 tablespoons from a larger block.
  • About 113 g on a kitchen scale for more precise baking.

Price context (U.S.)

In late 2025, the U.S. average price for stick butter was around $4.3–$4.9 per pound (16 oz) , which means one 4 oz stick is roughly about $1.10–$1.20 on average, depending on brand and location.

TL;DR: 1 stick of butter = ½ cup = 8 tablespoons ≈ 113 g ≈ 4 oz, and in recent data it costs a bit over a dollar per stick in the U.S. on average.

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