Batch Scaling Around 300g Salted Butter
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 150g (5.29 oz) | ⅔ cup | 156.3 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 300g (10.58 oz) | 1 ⅓ cups | 312.7 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 450g (15.87 oz) | 1 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 469 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 600g (21.16 oz) | 2 ½ cups + 2 tbsp + ¾ tsp | 625.3 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 900g (31.75 oz) | 3 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 938 mL |
Measuring 300g of Salted Butter in the Kitchen
Because 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of salted butter weighs 227g when measured packed into cup / 2 sticks, 300 Grams (300g) translates to 1.32 US cups (1 ⅓ cups). By contrast, using the melted butter (liquid) measure (227g/cup — an identical per-cup density), 300g occupies 1 ⅓ cups (1.32 cups).
In US stick markings, 300g corresponds to 2.64 butter sticks (21.15 tablespoons). Follow stick wrapper tablespoon markings or weigh directly on a scale. Contains roughly 1/4 teaspoon (1.5g) of added salt per half-cup stick.
Source note: USDA FoodData Central #173418 (standard 227g per 2-stick cup)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups is 300 grams of salted butter? ▾
300 grams of salted butter (packed into cup / 2 sticks, 227g per US cup) equals 1 ⅓ cups (1.32 US Customary Cups, 1.25 Metric 250 mL cups, or 21.15 tablespoons).
Can I bake with salted butter if the recipe calls for unsalted? ▾
Yes, substitute gram for gram, but reduce the recipe’s added salt by 1/4 teaspoon per half-cup (113g) stick.
Does salted butter have a longer shelf life than unsalted? ▾
Yes, salt acts as a natural preservative, giving salted butter an extra 3 to 4 weeks of refrigeration life.