Most butter sticks in the U.S. come with little measurement marks printed right on the wrapper—like a tiny ruler for your baking addiction. Look closely: that stick is usually 1/2 cup or 1/4 pound in total. So half of that stick? You guessed it—1/8 pound, which is the same as a 1/4 cup. Mind blown yet?
But wait—what if you bought a bulk block from Costco the size of a small toaster? Then you’re on your own, my friend, because that thing has no markings and probably mocks you from the fridge. In that case, just remember: 1 pound of butter = 2 cups. So 1/4 pound is a simple quarter of that—half a cup. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.
And if you’re still confused, picture this: half a cup is the same volume as a hockey puck made of pure dairy joy. You’re welcome.
