How many grams is one cup of shortening?
1 cup of shortening ≈ 191 g
Because one US cup of shortening weighs about 191 grams, one cup of it is roughly 191 grams. Shortening is whipped with air, so it is lighter than butter per cup — pack it firmly.
Recipes that list shortening in cups assume an average density. The figure above is a sensible typical value; if your recipe is sensitive, weigh on a kitchen scale — see our methodology.
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Shortening conversion chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⅛ cup | 23.88 g | 0.842 oz | 2 |
| ¼ cup | 47.75 g | 1.68 oz | 4 |
| ⅓ cup | 63.67 g | 2.25 oz | 5.33 |
| ½ cup | 95.5 g | 3.37 oz | 8 |
| ⅔ cup | 127.3 g | 4.49 oz | 10.67 |
| ¾ cup | 143.3 g | 5.05 oz | 12 |
| 1 cup | 191 g | 6.74 oz | 16 |
| 1¼ cups | 238.8 g | 8.42 oz | 20 |
| 1½ cups | 286.5 g | 10.11 oz | 24 |
| 2 cups | 382 g | 13.47 oz | 32 |
| 3 cups | 573 g | 20.21 oz | 48 |
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* Conversion figures are typical average weights for one US customary cup (236.6 ml), based on the King Arthur Baking Ingredient Weight Chart and cross-referenced with the U.S. Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database. Actual weight varies with packing, brand and humidity — see our methodology.