Batch Scaling Around 120g Unsalted Butter
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 60g (2.12 oz) | ¼ cup | 62.5 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 120g (4.23 oz) | ½ cup + 1 ¼ tsp | 125.1 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 180g (6.35 oz) | ¾ cup + 2 tsp | 187.6 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 240g (8.47 oz) | 1 cup + 2 ¾ tsp | 250.1 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 360g (12.7 oz) | 1 ½ cups + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp | 375.2 mL |
Measuring 120g of Unsalted Butter in the Kitchen
Because 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of unsalted butter weighs 227g when measured packed into cup / 2 sticks, 120 Grams (120g) translates to 0.53 US cups (½ cup + 1 ¼ tsp). By contrast, using the melted butter (liquid) measure (227g/cup — an identical per-cup density), 120g occupies ½ cup + 1 ¼ tsp (0.53 cups).
In US stick markings, 120g corresponds to 1.06 butter sticks (8.46 tablespoons). In the US, 1 standard stick equals 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons or 113.5g); two sticks equal exactly 1 cup (227g). When packing softened butter from a block, press out air gaps.
Source note: USDA FoodData Central #173410 (1 stick = 1/2 cup = 113.5g; 1 cup = 227g)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups is 120 grams of unsalted butter? ▾
120 grams of unsalted butter (packed into cup / 2 sticks, 227g per US cup) equals ½ cup + 1 ¼ tsp (0.53 US Customary Cups, 0.5 Metric 250 mL cups, or 8.46 tablespoons).
Why is unsalted butter standard in professional pastry? ▾
It allows the baker complete control over salt levels and guarantees fresh sweet cream flavor with minimal water variability.
How much does melted butter weigh compared to solid butter? ▾
Butter does not lose mass when melted, so 1 cup of melted butter still weighs exactly 227 grams.