5 Grams of Butter to Cups
5 grams of butter equals 0 cups (0.02 US cups), based on 227 g per cup (level cup). In the kitchen, measure 0 cups. For best results, weigh butter with a scale — cup measurements vary with how the cup is filled.
Amounts this small are spoon territory — a ±5 g error is a large share of 5 g, so use measuring spoons or a scale rather than a cup.
How much is 5 grams of butter?
| US cups | 0 cups (0.02 cups) |
|---|---|
| Measured as | 0 cups |
| Ounces (weight) | 0.2 oz |
| Tablespoons (level) | about 0.4 tbsp |
| Density used | 227 g per US cup |
How to measure 5 g of butter without a scale
In the US, butter is easiest to measure by the wrapper: one stick is ½ cup = 8 tbsp = 113 g, and the wrapper is printed with tablespoon marks. For amounts that aren’t clean stick fractions, weigh it — cutting soft butter into a measuring cup traps air pockets.
Nearby amounts
| Grams | Cups | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0 cups | 0.04 |
| 15 g | ⅛ cup | 0.07 |
| 20 g | ⅛ cup | 0.09 |
| 25 g | ⅛ cup | 0.11 |
5 grams of other ingredients
The same weight fills a very different cup depending on density — that's why "grams to cups" always needs the ingredient:
- 5 g of all-purpose flour to cups — 0 cups
- 5 g of granulated sugar to cups — 0 cups
Convert another amount
250 g Butter = 1 ⅛ cups
Exactly 1.1 cups — or measure 1 cup + 2 tbsp.
More butter conversions: the full grams-to-cups butter chart
Density 227 g/cup — sources: King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart, USDA FoodData Central. Data verified 2026-08-20. Methodology.