Vegetable Shortening: Cups to Grams
1 cup of vegetable shortening weighs about 184 grams. Convert any amount instantly below.
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Vegetable Shortening conversion chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 23 g | 0.8 oz | 2 tbsp |
| 1/4 cup | 46 g | 1.6 oz | 4 tbsp |
| 1/3 cup | 61.3 g | 2.2 oz | 5.3 tbsp |
| 1/2 cup | 92 g | 3.2 oz | 8 tbsp |
| 2/3 cup | 122.7 g | 4.3 oz | 10.7 tbsp |
| 3/4 cup | 138 g | 4.9 oz | 12 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 184 g | 6.5 oz | 16 tbsp |
| 1 1/2 cup | 276 g | 9.7 oz | 24 tbsp |
| 2 cup | 368 g | 13 oz | 32 tbsp |
Based on 184 g per US cup. Weights vary with brand and measuring method — for precise baking, use a scale.
Measuring vegetable shortening accurately
Pack vegetable shortening firmly into a dry cup with a spatula to drive out the air pockets it traps, then level the top. Solid fat is notoriously hard to measure by volume, so weighing 184g per cup, or trusting the printed stick marks, is far more reliable for tender pastry.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of vegetable shortening?
1 US cup of vegetable shortening weighs about 184 grams.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening?
1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening is about 11.5 grams (a cup is 16 tablespoons).
How many cups is 100 grams of vegetable shortening?
100 grams of vegetable shortening is about 0.5 cups.