Convert Shortening from Ounces

How much is 1 ounce of shortening?

1 ounce of shortening (vegetable shortening) is 0.14 cups, about 2.31 tablespoons or 6.92 teaspoons. 0.5 ounces of shortening is 0.07 cups and 2 ounces is 0.28 cups. 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 butter 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 margarine in ounces.

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Common Shortening Conversions

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

OuncesCups
1 oz0.14 cups
2 oz0.28 cups
3 oz0.41 cups
4 oz0.55 cups
5 oz0.69 cups
6 oz0.83 cups
8 oz1.11 cups
10 oz1.38 cups
12 oz1.66 cups

Shortening Conversion Chart

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

ouncescupgramscup(US)tbsptsp
2.5 oz0.35 cup70.89 g0.36 cup (US)5.76 tbsp17.29 tsp
5 oz0.69 cup141.77 g0.72 cup (US)11.53 tbsp34.58 tsp
7.5 oz1.04 cup212.66 g1.08 cup (US)17.29 tbsp51.87 tsp
10 oz1.38 cup283.54 g1.44 cup (US)23.05 tbsp69.16 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 ounce of shortening?
1 ounce of shortening is 0.14 cups, or 2.31 tablespoons, 6.92 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 ounces of shortening is 0.07 cups and 2 ounces is 0.28 cups. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the shortening converter
How many cups is 1 ounce of shortening?
1 ounce of shortening is 0.14 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 ounces is 0.07 cups and 2 ounces is 0.28 cups. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact cups reading at any amount. 1 ounce shortening in cups
How many ounces of shortening is 0.14 cups?
0.14 cups of shortening is 1.01 ounces. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between ounces and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 ounce of shortening in US cups?
1 ounce of shortening is 0.14 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 ounces is 0.07 US cups and 2 ounces is 0.29 US cups. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 ounce shortening in US cups
How many tablespoons is 1 ounce of shortening?
1 ounce of shortening is 2.31 tablespoons. This conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 ounces of shortening is 4.61 tablespoons and 0.5 ounces is 1.15 tablespoons. Enter any other amount into the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading. 1 ounce shortening in tablespoons
What is 1 ounce of shortening in teaspoons?
1 ounce of shortening is 6.92 teaspoons. Since the ratio is fixed, 0.5 ounces gives 3.46 teaspoons and 2 ounces gives 13.83 teaspoons. The converter above handles any other amount, and the chart on this page covers the common ones at a glance. 1 ounce shortening in teaspoons
How do ounces and grams compare as units?
Ounces and grams are both units of weight, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. The ratio between them stays fixed regardless of what you are weighing, and the weight converter handles any amount between grams, ounces, pounds, and kilograms for any recipe you follow. Ounces to grams

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