fats
Vegetable Shortening:
Grams to Cups
190 g
per cup
95 g
per ½ cup
48 g
per ¼ cup
By Stefan Ulrich · Last updated
The site uses 190 g per US cup as its reference for solid vegetable shortening pressed into the measure. This is not a liquid-oil conversion.
Convert: Vegetable Shortening
1 US cup ≈ 190 g
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Quick reference
How much Vegetable Shortening weighs at each cup measure.
Measurement Table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 4 g | 0.14 oz |
| 1 tbsp | 12 g | 0.42 oz |
| ⅛ cup | 24 g | 0.85 oz |
| ¼ cup | 48 g | 1.69 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 63 g | 2.22 oz |
| ½ cup | 95 g | 3.35 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 127 g | 4.48 oz |
| ¾ cup | 143 g | 5.04 oz |
| 1 cup | 190 g | 6.70 oz |
| 1¼ cups | 238 g | 8.40 oz |
| 1½ cups | 285 g | 10.05 oz |
| 2 cups | 380 g | 13.40 oz |
| 3 cups | 570 g | 20.11 oz |
About Vegetable Shortening
Add shortening in small portions and press out visible gaps before levelling. Wrapper volume marks can be useful when provided for that product; otherwise weighing avoids estimating an irregular scoop.
The required texture depends on the recipe: cold pieces for some pastry methods, softer fat for other mixtures. Do not warm all shortening simply to make measuring easier, and do not assume butter is an identical replacement.
Tips for measuring Vegetable Shortening
- Fill corners as well as the centre of the cup.
- Keep the temperature required by the recipe.
Common mistakes
- Measuring loosely piled scoops with large air gaps.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many grams are in a cup of Vegetable Shortening?
- This converter uses 190 g per US cup as its reference. Check the ingredient form and source notes above; use the recipe author's weight if one is provided.
- What should I check when using Vegetable Shortening?
- Fill corners as well as the centre of the cup. Keep the temperature required by the recipe.