Convert Shortening from Grams to Ounces

How many ounces is 100 grams of shortening?

100 grams of shortening (vegetable shortening) is 3.53 ounces. 50 grams of shortening is 1.76 ounces. 150 grams of shortening is 5.29 ounces. 200 grams of shortening is 7.05 ounces. Use the converter below for any amount.

Shortening is 100% solid vegetable fat with no water, sold under brand names such as Crisco and Trex. One metric cup (250 ml) of shortening weighs around 205 grams or 7.23 ounces. When a recipe calls for shortening in cups or tablespoons, converting to grams first removes the uncertainty of scooping from a sticky tub for flaky pie crusts and tender biscuits.

Shortening tubs are sold by weight in the US and by volume elsewhere, while recipes call for cups, tablespoons, or grams. Converting between the three lets you measure once without scraping a sticky cup.

Also known as

  • vegetable shortening
  • Crisco
  • white fat

Butter carries around 15% water and adds dairy flavour, while shortening is pure fat with none. Shortening is lighter per cup (205 g vs 227 g), so weigh when swapping; for the closest result, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water per cup of shortening when replacing butter, and accept a flakier, less flavourful crumb. See what 100 grams of butter is in ounces.

Margarine carries around 15 to 20% water and bakes closer to butter, while shortening is pure fat. They are close in weight (235 g vs 205 g per cup); swap by weight in pastry for a flakier result with shortening, or in cakes for a more tender crumb with margarine. See what 100 grams of margarine is in ounces.

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Shortening Measurement Converter

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3.53 Ounces

Common Shortening Conversions

Here are the most common shortening conversions from grams to ounces.

GramsOunces
25 g0.88 oz
50 g1.76 oz
75 g2.65 oz
100 g3.53 oz
125 g4.41 oz
150 g5.29 oz
175 g6.17 oz
200 g7.05 oz
250 g8.82 oz
300 g10.58 oz
400 g14.11 oz
500 g17.63 oz

Shortening Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting shortening from Grams to Ounces and other measurements.

gramsouncescupcup(US)tbsptsp
100 g3.53 oz0.49 cup0.51 cup (US)8.13 tbsp24.39 tsp
150 g5.29 oz0.73 cup0.76 cup (US)12.2 tbsp36.59 tsp
250 g8.82 oz1.22 cup1.27 cup (US)20.33 tbsp60.98 tsp
500 g17.63 oz2.44 cup2.54 cup (US)40.65 tbsp121.95 tsp
750 g26.45 oz3.66 cup3.81 cup (US)60.98 tbsp182.93 tsp

This is a weight conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the grams to ounces weight converter to switch between grams, ounces, pounds, and kilograms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 100 grams of shortening in ounces?
100 grams of shortening is 3.53 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 200 grams of shortening is 7.05 ounces and 50 grams is 1.76 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 150 grams of shortening?
150 grams of shortening is 5.29 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 100 grams of shortening is 3.53 ounces and 200 grams is 7.05 ounces. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 200 grams of shortening in ounces?
200 grams of shortening is 7.05 ounces. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 100 grams of shortening is 3.53 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 grams of shortening is 3.53 ounces?
3.53 ounces of shortening is 100.09 grams. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between ounces and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists grams but you would rather weigh or measure in ounces. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 100 grams of vegetable shortening in ounces?
Vegetable shortening is another name for shortening, so 100 grams of vegetable shortening is 3.53 ounces, exactly the same as shortening. The figure does not change with the name: 200 grams is 7.05 ounces and 50 grams is 1.76 ounces. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are shortening and vegetable shortening the same thing?
Yes. Vegetable shortening is another name for shortening, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 100 grams of shortening is 3.53 ounces under either name, and 200 grams is 7.05 ounces. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.

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