Vegetable Shortening

Density: 0.866 g/ml • Oils & Fats

Convert Vegetable Shortening

Amount

From

Quick Reference — 1 Vegetable Shortening

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

How to measure vegetable shortening

1/2 cup of vegetable shortening weighs approximately 102 grams. This conversion is based on the ingredient's density of 0.866 g/ml, following professional baking standards from King Arthur Baking and USDA data.

Source: King Arthur Baking Company & USDA National Nutrient Database

Vegetable Shortening Conversion Chart (grams to cups)

Grams	Cups	Tablespoons	Teaspoons
50 g	≈ NaN cups	≈ NaN tbsp	≈ NaN tsp
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400 g	≈ NaN cups	≈ NaN tbsp	≈ NaN tsp
500 g	≈ NaN cups	≈ NaN tbsp	≈ NaN tsp

Approximate values based on density of 0.866 g/ml. Always weigh for precision.