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.
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Common Shortening Conversions
Here are the most common shortening conversions from ounces to cups.
| Ounces | Cups |
|---|---|
| 1 oz | 0.14 cups |
| 2 oz | 0.28 cups |
| 3 oz | 0.41 cups |
| 4 oz | 0.55 cups |
| 5 oz | 0.69 cups |
| 6 oz | 0.83 cups |
| 8 oz | 1.11 cups |
| 10 oz | 1.38 cups |
| 12 oz | 1.66 cups |
Shortening Conversion Chart
The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting shortening from Ounces to other measurements.
| ounces | cup | grams | cup(US) | tbsp | tsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | 0.35 cup | 70.89 g | 0.36 cup (US) | 5.76 tbsp | 17.29 tsp |
| 5 oz | 0.69 cup | 141.77 g | 0.72 cup (US) | 11.53 tbsp | 34.58 tsp |
| 7.5 oz | 1.04 cup | 212.66 g | 1.08 cup (US) | 17.29 tbsp | 51.87 tsp |
| 10 oz | 1.38 cup | 283.54 g | 1.44 cup (US) | 23.05 tbsp | 69.16 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 much is 1 ounce of shortening in cups?
- 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 much 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 do you convert 1 ounce of shortening to tablespoons?
- 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
- How much 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
Measurement Options
Choose from the following measurements to convert to
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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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