Vegetable Shortening Grams to Cups Converter
One US cup of vegetable shortening weighs about 184 g, so 200 g of it is 1 cup + 1 1/2 tbsp.
By Alex Morgan, Founder and Editor. Weights checked 31 Oct 2026.
Use the converter to change grams to cups or cups to grams for vegetable shortening. Weights come from the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart, checked 31 Oct 2026.
- 1 cup
- 184 g
- 1/2 cup
- 92 g
- 1/4 cup
- 46 g
- 1 tablespoon
- 12 g
How to convert grams to cups for vegetable shortening
Three steps, using 184 g per cup.
- 1Find the weight of one cup
One US cup of vegetable shortening is 184 g.
- 2Divide your grams by 184
Cups = grams ÷ 184. For cups to grams, multiply the cups by 184 instead.
- 3Turn the decimal into a kitchen measure
Round to a measure you can scoop, such as 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 or 3/4 cup, with spoons for the rest.
Worked example
Vegetable Shortening Weight Per Cup, Tablespoon And Teaspoon
The same ingredient from a full cup down to a teaspoon, in grams.
Vegetable Shortening Compared With Other Common Ingredients
Grams in one US cup. Heavier ingredients pack more weight into the same cup.
Vegetable Shortening grams to cups chart
Each row converts grams of vegetable shortening to cups using 184 g per cup.
| Grams | Cups (kitchen measure) | Cups (decimal) | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 2 tbsp | 0.14 | 2.17 |
| 50 g | 1/4 cup + 1/2 tbsp | 0.27 | 4.35 |
| 75 g | 1/4 cup + 2 1/2 tbsp | 0.41 | 6.52 |
| 100 g | 1/2 cup + 1/2 tbsp | 0.54 | 8.7 |
| 125 g | 2/3 cup | 0.68 | 10.87 |
| 150 g | 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp | 0.82 | 13.04 |
| 175 g | 3/4 cup + 3 tbsp | 0.95 | 15.22 |
| 200 g | 1 cup + 1 1/2 tbsp | 1.09 | 17.39 |
| 250 g | 1 3/8 cups | 1.36 | 21.74 |
| 300 g | 1 5/8 cups | 1.63 | 26.09 |
| 400 g | 2 1/8 cups | 2.17 | 34.78 |
| 500 g | 2 3/4 cups | 2.72 | 43.48 |
Vegetable Shortening cups to grams chart
How many grams of vegetable shortening are in common cup and spoon measures.
| Measure | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 23 g | 0.81 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 46 g | 1.62 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 61 g | 2.16 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 92 g | 3.25 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 123 g | 4.33 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 138 g | 4.87 oz |
| 1 cup | 184 g | 6.49 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 276 g | 9.74 oz |
| 2 cups | 368 g | 12.98 oz |
| 1 tablespoon | 12 g | 0.41 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 3.8 g | 0.14 oz |
How many grams are in a cup of vegetable shortening?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of vegetable shortening weighs about 184 g (46 g listed per 1/4 cup). That is about 6.49 oz, or 12 g per tablespoon.
Weights are averages from the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart, last checked 31 Oct 2026. They shift a little with brand, humidity and how the cup is filled, so weigh your ingredients when accuracy matters.
Other fats and oils: grams per cup
| Ingredient | 1 cup | 1/2 cup |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | 226 g | 113 g |
| Vegetable Oil | 198 g | 99 g |
| Olive Oil | 200 g | 100 g |
Facts and tips for measuring vegetable shortening
Key figures
- Weight of 1 cup
- 184 g
- Weight of 1 tablespoon
- 12 g
- Ounces in 1 cup
- 6.49 oz
- A cup compared with flour
- 53% heavier than flour
- Rank by weight per cup
- 24th heaviest of 51
Measuring tips
- Butter is easiest by weight. Oils are poured into a liquid measuring cup, and solid fats are pressed in so no air gaps are left.
- Weigh in grams on a kitchen scale for the most accurate result, and set the scale to zero (tare) with the bowl on it.
- This site uses the US cup of 236.6 ml. A metric cup is 250 ml, so recipes from the UK, Australia or New Zealand can differ.
- Check whether the recipe means the ingredient sifted, packed, melted or cooked, because that changes the weight per cup.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Quick answers: Grams to cups for vegetable shortening
How many grams are in 1 cup of vegetable shortening?
One US cup of vegetable shortening weighs about 184 g, according to the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart (46 g listed per 1/4 cup). Brand and how you fill the cup can shift this by a few grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of vegetable shortening?
100 g of vegetable shortening is 0.54 cups, which is about 1/2 cup + 1/2 tbsp.
How many grams is half a cup of vegetable shortening?
Half a cup of vegetable shortening is about 92 g.
Why does grams to cups depend on the ingredient?
Grams measure weight and cups measure volume. A cup holds different weights of different ingredients, so each one needs its own grams per cup.
Alex Morgan
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