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Oil to Butter Converter (Recipe Substitution)

Substitute oil for butter or the other way around using the standard ratio of 1 cup butter to 3/4 cup oil. It works both ways across cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and grams.

Estimates for general information, verify important figures before relying on them.
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Common values

ButterOil
1 cup3/4 cup
1/2 cup6 tbsp
1 tbsp2.25 tsp

Common questions

Can I always swap oil for butter?

Often, but not always. Oil works well in cakes and muffins, but butter matters for texture in cookies and anything where it is creamed, so results vary.

Why use less oil than butter?

Butter is about 80 percent fat with the rest water and solids, while oil is pure fat. Using less oil keeps the total fat in balance.

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