Density: 0.866 g/ml • Oils & Fats
| From | To | Equals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cups | g | 204.9 |
| 1 cups | tbsp | 16 |
| 1 cups | tsp | 48 |
| 1 tbsp | g | 12.81 |
| 1 tbsp | tsp | 3 |
| 1 tsp | g | 4.27 |
| 1 oz | g | 28.35 |
| 1 g | cups | 0.005 |
| 1 g | tbsp | 0.078 |
Vegetable Shortening has a density of 0.866 g/ml. One cup of vegetable shortening weighs approximately 205 grams. For the most accurate baking, always weigh ingredients on a kitchen scale.
Source: King Arthur Baking Company & USDA National Nutrient Database
| Grams | Cups | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | ≈ 0.24 cups | ≈ 3.9 tbsp | ≈ 11.7 tsp |
| 100 g | ≈ 0.49 cups | ≈ 7.8 tbsp | ≈ 23.4 tsp |
| 150 g | ≈ 0.73 cups | ≈ 11.7 tbsp | ≈ 35.1 tsp |
| 200 g | ≈ 0.98 cups | ≈ 15.6 tbsp | ≈ 46.8 tsp |
| 250 g | ≈ 1.22 cups | ≈ 19.5 tbsp | ≈ 58.5 tsp |
| 300 g | ≈ 1.46 cups | ≈ 23.4 tbsp | ≈ 70.2 tsp |
| 400 g | ≈ 1.95 cups | ≈ 31.2 tbsp | ≈ 93.7 tsp |
| 500 g | ≈ 2.44 cups | ≈ 39.0 tbsp | ≈ 117.1 tsp |
Approximate values based on density of 0.866 g/ml. Always weigh for precision.
1 US cup of vegetable shortening weighs approximately 205 grams. This is based on the ingredient's density of 0.866 g/ml, which is the standard used by professional bakers.
1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening weighs approximately 12.8 grams (1/16 of a cup). Use the converter above for any amount.
1 teaspoon of vegetable shortening weighs approximately 4.27 grams (1/48 of a cup).
100 grams of vegetable shortening is approximately 0.49 cups (about 8 tablespoons). Weighing is always more accurate than measuring by volume.
Yes — in professional baking standards, 1 US cup of vegetable shortening equals 205 grams. Always use a kitchen scale for the most accurate results, since how ingredients settle in a cup can vary.