How many grams in a cup of vegetable shortening?
1 cup of vegetable shortening weighs 205 g by USDA. King Arthur Baking lists 46 g per quarter cup, which is 184 g per cup.
205 g 7.2 oz
Sources range from 184 g to 205 g for 1 cup.
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Vegetable shortening cups to grams table
Using 205 g per US cup. A US cup is 236.6 mL; 1 cup is 16 tablespoons.
| US cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⅛ cup | 26 g | 0.9 oz | 2 |
| ¼ cup | 51 g | 1.8 oz | 4 |
| ⅓ cup | 68 g | 2.4 oz | 5.3 |
| ½ cup | 103 g | 3.6 oz | 8 |
| ⅔ cup | 137 g | 4.8 oz | 10.7 |
| ¾ cup | 154 g | 5.4 oz | 12 |
| 1 cup | 205 g | 7.2 oz | 16 |
| 1½ cups | 308 g | 10.8 oz | 24 |
| 2 cups | 410 g | 14.5 oz | 32 |
| 3 cups | 615 g | 21.7 oz | 48 |
| 4 cups | 820 g | 28.9 oz | 64 |
Why sources disagree
The sources differ by 21 g per cup, about a tenth. That gap is how firmly the shortening is packed into the cup, so a scale settles it. If a recipe gives grams, use them.
| Source | Listed as | Grams per cup |
|---|---|---|
| USDA FoodData Central | 1 cup = 205 g | 205 g |
| King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart | ¼ cup = 46 g | 184 g |
How to measure vegetable shortening accurately
- Press shortening firmly into the cup so there are no air pockets, then level it off.
- Scrape it out with a spatula, since a lot clings to the cup.
- Weigh on a digital scale when you can, since cup scoops vary from cook to cook.
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US recipe
2¼ cups all-purpose flour1 cup butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
1½ cups milk
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275 g all-purpose flour225 g butter, softened
170 g brown sugar, packed
350 ml milk
Common questions
How many grams is half a cup of vegetable shortening?
Half a cup of vegetable shortening is about 102.5 g, using 205 g per cup.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening?
1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening is about 13 g, since 1 cup is 16 tablespoons and 205 g per cup divided by 16 is 13 g.
How many grams is ¼ cup of shortening?
A quarter cup of vegetable shortening is about 51 g by USDA's 205 g per cup. King Arthur Baking lists 46 g.
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