Oil to Butter Conversion Calculator

How to Use the Calculator

1. Enter the amount of oil you want to convert in cups (standard measuring cups)
2. Select the type of oil from the dropdown menu (this affects the conversion accuracy)
3. Click the "Calculate" button to get the equivalent butter amount
4. The calculator will display the butter amount in cups, based on the standard conversion factor of 1 cup of oil = 0.75 cups of butter

Conversion Principles

The conversion between oil and butter is based on their different densities. Since butter is denser than most oils, you need less butter than oil by volume to achieve the same amount of fat in your recipe.

The standard conversion factor is 1 cup of oil = 0.75 cups of butter. This means that for every cup of oil used in a recipe, you would need 3/4 cup of butter to achieve similar results.

Usage Examples

Baking Example: If your recipe calls for 2 cups of vegetable oil, you would need 1.5 cups of butter instead.

Cooking Example: If you're making pancakes that require 1 cup of olive oil, you can substitute with 0.75 cups of butter for a similar texture and flavor.

Important Notes

• This conversion is based on volume measurements. For precise recipes, especially in baking, it's recommended to convert by weight instead of volume.
• Keep in mind that different oils have slightly different densities, which might affect the conversion accuracy.
• For best results, especially in baking, consider measuring ingredients by weight using a kitchen scale.