Convert Shortening from Cup to Grams
How many grams is 1 cup of shortening?
1 cup of shortening (vegetable shortening) is 205 grams. 2 cups of shortening is 410 grams. 1/2 cup of shortening is 102.5 grams. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of shortening is 51.25 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.
- These figures use the metric cup (250 ml), so 1 cup is 205 g. A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml and holds about 197 g.
- 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 to grams.
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 51.25 g |
| 0.5 cups | 102.5 g |
| 0.75 cups | 153.75 g |
| 1 cup | 205 g |
| 1.25 cups | 256.25 g |
| 1.5 cups | 307.5 g |
| 2 cups | 410 g |
| 2.5 cups | 512.5 g |
| 3 cups | 615 g |
For cups to grams with a different ingredient, use the cups to grams converter for a quick-reference table.
For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of shortening in cups.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 cup of shortening in grams?
- 1 cup of shortening is 205 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of shortening is 410 grams and 0.5 cups is 102.5 grams. 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 grams is 1.5 cups of shortening?
- 1.5 cups of shortening is 307.5 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of shortening is 205 grams and 2 cups is 410 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 cups of shortening in grams?
- 2 cups of shortening is 410 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of shortening is 205 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
- How many cups of shortening is 205 grams?
- 205 grams of shortening is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 1 cup of vegetable shortening in grams?
- Vegetable shortening is another name for shortening, so 1 cup of vegetable shortening is 205 grams, exactly the same as shortening. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 410 grams and 0.5 cups is 102.5 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
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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