Convert Shortening from Grams to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 100 grams of shortening?

100 grams of shortening (vegetable shortening) is 24.39 teaspoons. 50 grams of shortening is 12.2 teaspoons. 150 grams of shortening is 36.59 teaspoons. 200 grams of shortening is 48.78 teaspoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • A teaspoon here is the 5 ml standard, the same in the UK, Europe, and Australia. A US teaspoon is fractionally smaller at about 4.9 ml. When teaspoon size matters →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

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 teaspoons.

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 teaspoons.

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Result

24.39 Teaspoon

Common Shortening Conversions

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

GramsTeaspoons
25 g6.1 tsp
50 g12.2 tsp
75 g18.29 tsp
100 g24.39 tsp
125 g30.49 tsp
150 g36.59 tsp
175 g42.68 tsp
200 g48.78 tsp
250 g60.98 tsp
300 g73.17 tsp
400 g97.56 tsp
500 g121.95 tsp

Shortening Conversion Chart

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

gramstspcupouncescup(US)tbsp
100 g24.39 tsp0.49 cup3.53 oz0.51 cup (US)8.13 tbsp
150 g36.59 tsp0.73 cup5.29 oz0.76 cup (US)12.2 tbsp
250 g60.98 tsp1.22 cup8.82 oz1.27 cup (US)20.33 tbsp
500 g121.95 tsp2.44 cup17.63 oz2.54 cup (US)40.65 tbsp
750 g182.93 tsp3.66 cup26.45 oz3.81 cup (US)60.98 tbsp

For grams to teaspoons with a different ingredient, use the grams to teaspoons converter for a quick-reference table.

For the reverse conversion, see 1 teaspoon of shortening in grams.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 100 grams of shortening in teaspoons?
100 grams of shortening is 24.39 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 200 grams of shortening is 48.78 teaspoons and 50 grams is 12.2 teaspoons. 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 teaspoons is 150 grams of shortening?
150 grams of shortening is 36.59 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 100 grams of shortening is 24.39 teaspoons and 200 grams is 48.78 teaspoons. 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 teaspoons?
200 grams of shortening is 48.78 teaspoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 100 grams of shortening is 24.39 teaspoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact teaspoons reading.
How many grams of shortening is 24.39 teaspoons?
24.39 teaspoons of shortening is 100 grams. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between teaspoons and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists grams but you would rather weigh or measure in teaspoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 100 grams of vegetable shortening in teaspoons?
Vegetable shortening is another name for shortening, so 100 grams of vegetable shortening is 24.39 teaspoons, exactly the same as shortening. The figure does not change with the name: 200 grams is 48.78 teaspoons and 50 grams is 12.2 teaspoons. 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 24.39 teaspoons under either name, and 200 grams is 48.78 teaspoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.

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