Baking instructions vary wildly depending on whether the recipe author grew up with imperial measuring cups, British metric scales, or classic regional shorthand. Keeping an accurate conversion table nearby eliminates mid-recipe guesswork.
| Volume (Cups) | US Sticks | Tablespoons | Ounces (Weight) | Grams (Metric) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 Cup | 0.5 stick | 4 tbsp | 2 oz | 57 g |
| 1/3 Cup | ~0.66 stick | 5 tbsp + 1 tsp | 2.67 oz | 76 g |
| 1/2 Cup | 1 stick | 8 tbsp | 4 oz | 113 g |
| 3/4 Cup | 1.5 sticks | 12 tbsp | 6 oz | 170 g |
| 1 Cup | 2 sticks | 16 tbsp | 8 oz | 227 g |
