Vegetable shortening cup to gram chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 46 g | 1.6 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 61 g | 2.2 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 92 g | 3.2 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 123 g | 4.3 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 138 g | 4.9 oz |
| 1 cup | 184 g | 6.5 oz |
| 1.5 cup | 276 g | 9.7 oz |
| 2 cup | 368 g | 13.0 oz |
| 3 cup | 552 g | 19.5 oz |
| 4 cup | 736 g | 26.0 oz |
Spoons and millilitres
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 11.5 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 3.8 g |
| 1 fluid ounce | 23.0 g |
| 100 ml | 77.8 g |
Where these weights come from
Weights follow the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart (rounded). Brands and measuring methods vary, so treat results as close estimates.
Going the other way? Try vegetable shortening grams to cups.
Common questions
How many grams are in 1 cup of vegetable shortening?
About 184 grams (6.5 oz) for a US cup.
How many grams are in half a cup of vegetable shortening?
About 92 grams.
Is it better to weigh vegetable shortening than to use cups?
Yes. A scale gives the same result every time, while cup measures change with how you scoop or pack the ingredient.