Convert Shortening from Grams to Tablespoon
How many tablespoons is 100 grams of shortening?
100 grams of shortening (vegetable shortening) is 8.13 tablespoons. 50 grams of shortening is 4.07 tablespoons. 150 grams of shortening is 12.2 tablespoons. 200 grams of shortening is 16.26 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.
- A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
- One metric tablespoon of shortening weighs about 12.3 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 12.1 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 16.4 grams.
- A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.
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Common Shortening Conversions
Here are the most common shortening conversions from grams to tablespoons.
| Grams | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
| 25 g | 2.03 tbsp |
| 50 g | 4.07 tbsp |
| 75 g | 6.1 tbsp |
| 100 g | 8.13 tbsp |
| 125 g | 10.16 tbsp |
| 150 g | 12.2 tbsp |
| 175 g | 14.23 tbsp |
| 200 g | 16.26 tbsp |
| 250 g | 20.33 tbsp |
| 300 g | 24.39 tbsp |
| 400 g | 32.52 tbsp |
| 500 g | 40.65 tbsp |
For grams to tablespoons with a different ingredient, use the grams to tablespoons converter for a quick-reference table.
For the reverse conversion, see 1 tablespoon of shortening in grams.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 100 grams of shortening in tablespoons?
- 100 grams of shortening is 8.13 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 200 grams of shortening is 16.26 tablespoons and 50 grams is 4.07 tablespoons. 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 tablespoons is 150 grams of shortening?
- 150 grams of shortening is 12.2 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 100 grams of shortening is 8.13 tablespoons and 200 grams is 16.26 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 200 grams of shortening in tablespoons?
- 200 grams of shortening is 16.26 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 100 grams of shortening is 8.13 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
- How many grams of shortening is 8.13 tablespoons?
- 8.13 tablespoons of shortening is 100 grams. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists grams but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 100 grams of vegetable shortening in tablespoons?
- Vegetable shortening is another name for shortening, so 100 grams of vegetable shortening is 8.13 tablespoons, exactly the same as shortening. The figure does not change with the name: 200 grams is 16.26 tablespoons and 50 grams is 4.07 tablespoons. 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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