Imagine a stick of butter divided into three equal parts in your mind. You want two of those three parts. Mentally chop the stick into thirds — each third is about 1.33 inches or 2.66 tablespoons.
Now, take two of those imaginary pieces. That’s your 2/3 stick. If you’re really visual, use a butter knife to score the stick into three sections first, then cut the first two. Easy as pie (which also uses butter, coincidentally).
Pro tip: Cold butter is easier to cut cleanly. Don’t let it warm up, or you’ll be scraping a sad, greasy mess into your measuring cup.
How Much Is a Stick of Butter Exactly? (With Conversion Chart!)
The “But I Only Have Butter Sticks From a Different Country” Moment
Ah, the plot thickens. Not all butter sticks are created equal. In the US, a stick is 113 grams. In Europe or Australia, a stick might be 250 grams. If you’re using a non-US stick, this whole article could be a lie.
Check your wrapper. If it says “4 oz” or “113 g,” you’re golden. If it says anything else, you’ll need to do the math: 2/3 of that weight. For example, a 250g stick means you need about 167 grams.
And if you’re using a block of butter from a tub? Stop. Just weigh it. A kitchen scale is your best friend here — it doesn’t judge you for eating butter straight from the stick. (I’ve been there.)
