Convert between butter measurement units.
1 stick of butter = ½ cup = 8 tablespoons = 113g = 4 oz. US butter is sold in 1-pound boxes containing 4 sticks, each conveniently marked with tablespoon lines on the wrapper. European butter has higher butterfat (82-86% vs US 80%), which makes pastries flakier and sauces richer. When a recipe calls for "softened" butter, it should be 65-68°F — it yields slightly to pressure but holds its shape. For "room temperature" butter, leave it out 30-60 minutes. Never microwave butter to soften it — it melts unevenly. Clarified butter (ghee) removes water and milk solids, increasing the smoke point from 350°F to 485°F and making it shelf-stable.