Convert Shortening from Ounces to Cup
How many cups is 1 ounce of shortening?
1 ounce of shortening (vegetable shortening) is 0.14 cups. 2 ounces of shortening is 0.28 cups. 1/2 ounce of shortening is 0.07 cups. 1/4 ounce (0.25 ounce) of shortening is 0.03 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.
- These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less. Use the US cup converter →
- Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
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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 |
For the reverse conversion, see 1 cup of shortening in ounces.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 ounce of shortening in cups?
- 1 ounce of shortening is 0.14 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 ounces of shortening is 0.28 cups and 0.5 ounces is 0.07 cups. 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 cups is 1.5 ounces of shortening?
- 1.5 ounces of shortening is 0.21 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of shortening is 0.14 cups and 2 ounces is 0.28 cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 ounces of shortening in cups?
- 2 ounces of shortening is 0.28 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 ounce of shortening is 0.14 cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact cups reading.
- 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 cups and ounces without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists ounces but you would rather weigh or measure in cups. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 1 ounce of vegetable shortening in cups?
- Vegetable shortening is another name for shortening, so 1 ounce of vegetable shortening is 0.14 cups, exactly the same as shortening. The figure does not change with the name: 2 ounces is 0.28 cups and 0.5 ounces is 0.07 cups. 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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