Margarine, Cups to Grams & Grams to Cups
1 cup of margarine = 227 grams · 100g = 0.44 cups
Margarine is a butter substitute made from vegetable oils, and stick margarine is formulated to measure just like butter — about 227 grams per cup, sold in the same stick format with wrapper markings. Soft tub spreads contain more water and air, so they weigh less per cup and behave differently in baking.
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Margarine cups to grams table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28.4 g | 1 oz | 2 |
| 1/4 | 56.8 g | 2 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 75.6 g | 2.67 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 114 g | 4 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 151 g | 5.34 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 170 g | 6.01 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 227 g | 8.01 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 340 g | 12 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 454 g | 16 oz | 32 |
| 3 | 681 g | 24 oz | 48 |
Margarine grams to cups table
Working the other way? Here's how many cups common gram weights of margarine come to, handy when a recipe lists margarine in grams but you only have cup measures.
| Grams | Cups | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.11 | 0.88 oz | 1.76 |
| 50 g | 0.22 | 1.76 oz | 3.52 |
| 75 g | 0.33 | 2.65 oz | 5.29 |
| 100 g | 0.44 | 3.53 oz | 7.05 |
| 125 g | 0.55 | 4.41 oz | 8.81 |
| 150 g | 0.66 | 5.29 oz | 10.6 |
| 175 g | 0.77 | 6.17 oz | 12.3 |
| 200 g | 0.88 | 7.05 oz | 14.1 |
| 225 g | 0.99 | 7.94 oz | 15.9 |
| 250 g | 1.1 | 8.82 oz | 17.6 |
| 300 g | 1.32 | 10.6 oz | 21.1 |
| 350 g | 1.54 | 12.3 oz | 24.7 |
| 400 g | 1.76 | 14.1 oz | 28.2 |
| 500 g | 2.2 | 17.6 oz | 35.2 |
Margarine: US, metric & UK cups compared
A “cup” isn’t the same size everywhere, so 1 cup of margarine weighs a different number of grams depending on which cup your recipe uses. The US cup is 236.6 ml, while Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes use a 250 ml metric cup. Here’s 1 cup of margarine in each:
| Cup standard | Size | 1 cup margarine | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| US cup | 237 ml | 227 g | United States (most US recipe sites) |
| Metric cup | 250 ml | 240 g | Australia, NZ, Canada & modern UK |
| UK imperial cup | 284 ml | 273 g | Older British recipes |
| Japanese cup | 200 ml | 192 g | Japan |
Unless a recipe says otherwise, US recipes mean the US cup and Australian/UK recipes mean the 250 ml metric cup. The tables higher up this page use the US cup.
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Quick reference: Margarine in grams
- ⅛ cup margarine = 28.4g
- ¼ cup margarine = 56.8g
- ⅓ cup margarine = 75.6g
- ½ cup margarine = 114g
- ⅔ cup margarine = 151g
- ¾ cup margarine = 170g
- 1 cup margarine = 227g
- 2 cups margarine = 454g
How many cups is 100g, 200g or 300g of margarine?
Because one cup of margarine weighs about 227 grams, you can convert any weight to cups by dividing by 227. So 100g of margarine is about 0.44 cups, 200g is about 0.88 cups, 250g is about 1.1 cups, and 300g is about 1.32 cups. For any other amount, type the grams straight into the converter above and switch it to show cups.
How to measure margarine accurately
For the most reliable baking results, weigh margarine on a kitchen scale rather than scooping by volume. One US cup of margarine weighs about 227 grams (8.01 oz), but the exact figure changes with how tightly it's packed and the brand. Scooping straight from the bag compacts margarine and can leave you 15 to 20% over, so spoon it into the cup and level it off for the closest match to the figures above. Use the tables for quick reference, or the converter for any custom amount in cups, grams, ounces or tablespoons.
Tip: Use stick margarine, not tub spread, when substituting for butter in baking; the higher water content of tubs can make cookies spread and cakes turn gummy.
Margarine conversions: common questions
How many grams are in a cup of margarine?
One US cup of margarine weighs approximately 227 grams (8.01 oz).
How many grams in half a cup of margarine?
Half a cup (½ cup) of margarine weighs approximately 114 grams.
How many grams in a quarter cup of margarine?
A quarter cup (¼ cup) of margarine weighs approximately 56.8 grams.
How do I convert margarine from cups to grams?
Multiply the number of cups by 227. For example, 2 cups of margarine = 454 grams, and ¾ cup = 170 grams.
How many cups is 100g of margarine?
100 grams of margarine is about 0.44 cups. 200g is about 0.88 cups and 300g is about 1.32 cups, since 1 cup weighs 227 grams.
How many grams in a metric (Australian) cup of margarine?
One 250 ml metric cup of margarine, used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes, weighs about 240 grams, compared with 227 grams for a 236.6 ml US cup.