What does 2 tablespoons of butter look like?
2 tablespoons of butter is a common cooking measurement that is about the size of a ping-pong ball. It is equivalent to 0.949 oz (26.9 g) and fills a glass 1.29 in (3.28 cm) wide.
In kitchen measures
2 tablespoons
6 tsp · 2 tbsp · 0.125 cups
about the size of a ping-pong ball
- Weight
- 0.949 oz (26.9 g)
- Volume
- 2 tbsp (29.6 mL)
- Glass it fills
- 1.29 in (3.28 cm) wide
- Density
- 0.91 g/mL
Butter typically ranges 0.9–0.92 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How does this measurement break down in kitchen terms?
- It is equal to 6 teaspoons, 2 tablespoons, or 0.125 cups.
- What is the volume of this amount of butter?
- The volume is 2 tbsp (29.6 mL).
- What is the typical density of butter?
- The typical density is 0.91 g/mL, though it can range from 0.9 to 0.92 g/mL depending on packing.