Reader Query: How Much Does a Stick of Butter Weigh?

MsTea, a reader and real-life recipe user, tried my Dark Earl Grey Cookies and love them. But she's from Hungary--yup, Hungary--and had a question about converting the U.S. measurement of butter:

I have one question - when you mean 1 stick butter, how much does it weigh? (You know in Hungary we might have butter in different size.) Thanks for the recipe!

Hi, MsTea. Wow. It's so cool to know that people from all over the world are eating my cookies. Thanks for trying out my recipe and for writing in!

I guess it is kind of weird that we measure butter by the "stick" here in the United States. Here's a helpful breakdown for you: 1 stick of butter = 113.5 grams or 1/4 pound or 4 ounces or 1/2 cup or 8 tablespoons or 24 teaspoons. Happy baking!

Comments

[Jay]

Your teaspoon is bigger than mine.

[Oatmeal Cookie Guy]

D'oh! Thanks, Jay. Fixed. Is 24 teaspoons, not 14. :-)

[MsTea]

Hi!
Thanks for the answer :) It is really great to have an overseas cooperation! I love the internet! :) Thanks a lot for the great recipe!
Check out the time lapse video about the cookies: http://vimeo.com/12404907