How Heavy Is a Stick of Butter?
a Stick of Butter weighs about
113 g (0.249 lb)
- a gallon of water3.78 kg
1 US gallon (3.785 412 L) of pure water at 4 °C
- an iPhone 160.17 kg
iPhone 16, Apple technical specifications
- a stick of butter0.113 kg
one US stick of salted butter (1/2 cup, 8 tablespoons)
- a large egg0.05 kg
one USDA large egg, edible portion with the shell removed
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Put it in perspective
- About 1.5× an iPhone 16
- About 2.3× a large egg
- About 33× a gallon of water
Why weights differ
US sticks are printed with tablespoon marks and are sold four to a one-pound box, so each stick is a quarter pound. European butter blocks are usually sold in 250 g pieces instead.
Sources
[1] U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central
FoodData Central: Butter, salted (FDC 173410)Government agency
“"gramWeight":113 ... "modifier":"stick"”
Value as published: 1 stick of butter = 113 g · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
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- a medium banana118 g (0.26 lb)
- a medium apple182 g (0.401 lb)
- a large egg50 g (0.11 lb)
- a can of soda370 g (0.816 lb)
- a loaf of bread0.567 kg (1.25 lb)
- a liter of water1 kg (2.2 lb)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a stick of butter weigh?
a Stick of Butter weighs about 113 g (0.249 lb) — one US stick of salted butter (1/2 cup, 8 tablespoons).
How much is a stick of butter in pounds and ounces?
0.249 lb, which is 3.99 oz. In metric terms: 0.113 kg.
Is a stick of butter heavier than an iPhone 16?
No. a Stick of Butter weighs about 113 g (0.249 lb), while an iPhone 16 is about 170 g (5.997 oz) — roughly 1/1.5.
Why do sources give different weights?
US sticks are printed with tablespoon marks and are sold four to a one-pound box, so each stick is a quarter pound. European butter blocks are usually sold in 250 g pieces instead.
Where does this number come from?
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