Convert Shortening from Cup (US) to Ounces
How many ounces is 1 US cup of shortening?
1 US cup of shortening (vegetable shortening) is 6.94 ounces. 2 US cups of shortening is 13.88 ounces. 1/2 US cup of shortening is 3.47 ounces. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of shortening is 1.74 ounces. Use the converter below for any amount.
- These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric cup converter →
- Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
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Common Shortening Conversions
Here are the most common shortening conversions from cups (US) to ounces.
| Cups (US) | Ounces |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cups (US) | 1.74 oz |
| 0.5 cups (US) | 3.47 oz |
| 0.75 cups (US) | 5.21 oz |
| 1 cup (US) | 6.94 oz |
| 1.25 cups (US) | 8.68 oz |
| 1.5 cups (US) | 10.41 oz |
| 2 cups (US) | 13.88 oz |
| 2.5 cups (US) | 17.35 oz |
| 3 cups (US) | 20.82 oz |
For the reverse conversion, see 1 ounce of shortening in US cups.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 US cup of shortening in ounces?
- 1 US cup of shortening is 6.94 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of shortening is 13.88 ounces and 0.5 US cups is 3.47 ounces. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the shortening converter
- How many ounces is 1.5 US cups of shortening?
- 1.5 US cups of shortening is 10.41 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of shortening is 6.94 ounces and 2 US cups is 13.88 ounces. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 US cups of shortening in ounces?
- 2 US cups of shortening is 13.88 ounces. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of shortening is 6.94 ounces, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact ounces reading.
- How many US cups of shortening is 6.94 ounces?
- 6.94 ounces of shortening is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between ounces and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in ounces. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- What is 1/2 cup (US) shortening in ounces?
- 1/2 US cup of shortening is 3.47 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of shortening is 6.94 ounces and 2 US cups is 13.88 ounces. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart above for the common ones.
Related to Shortening
Butter
Butter adds dairy flavour and about 15% water that shortening lacks, so the crumb turns more tender but less flaky. It is heavier per cup (227 g vs 205 g), so weigh when swapping; for the closest pastry result, chill the butter well and handle the dough as little as possible. See our Butter converter.
Margarine
Block margarine is the easiest like-for-like spread swap, carrying 15 to 20% water versus shortening's none, so pastry comes out a little less flaky and closer to a butter bake. Close in weight at 235 g vs 205 g per cup; use block, not low-fat tub, margarine for baking. See our Margarine converter.
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