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Peanut butter in grams

US cup

258 grams

1 US cup = 236.6 ml

At a glance

AmountWeight (g)
1 US teaspoon (4.9 ml)5.4 grams
1 US tablespoon (14.8 ml)16 grams
1 US cup (236.6 ml)258 grams
1 metric cup (250 ml)273 grams
100 milliliters109 grams

Source: USDA

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Questions

How many grams is a tablespoon of peanut butter?

A US tablespoon (14.8 ml) of peanut butter weighs 16 g, so two tablespoons weigh 32 g. A 15 ml tablespoon holds about 16 g.

How many grams is a cup of peanut butter?

A US cup (236.6 ml) of peanut butter weighs 258 g. A metric cup (250 ml) weighs about 273 g.

Do smooth and crunchy peanut butter weigh the same?

The USDA lists the same 258 g per cup for smooth and chunky peanut butter. Chunks do not change the weight noticeably.

How many cups are in a jar of peanut butter?

A 16 oz (454 g) American jar holds about 1¾ cups. Jar sizes differ by country, so check the weight on the label.

Why is my natural peanut butter runny on top?

Natural peanut butter separates: the oil rises. Stir it thoroughly before measuring, or the top of the jar will weigh differently from the bottom.

A US cup of peanut butter weighs 258 g according to the USDA and a US tablespoon 16 g. 100 ml weighs about 109 g.

Peanut butter is dense and sticky, so a heaped spoon can weigh far more than a level one. Weigh it directly into the bowl when you can.

USDA FoodData Central #174266 (SR Legacy, checked 2026-10-19)