Convert Shortening from Ounces to Grams

How many grams is 1 ounce of shortening?

1 ounce of shortening (vegetable shortening) is 28.35 grams. 2 ounces of shortening is 56.71 grams. 1/2 ounce of shortening is 14.18 grams. 1/4 ounce (0.25 ounce) of shortening is 7.09 grams. 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 what 1 ounce of butter is in grams.

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 1 ounce of margarine is in grams.

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28.35 Grams

Common Shortening Conversions

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

OuncesGrams
1 oz28.35 g
2 oz56.71 g
3 oz85.06 g
4 oz113.42 g
5 oz141.77 g
6 oz170.12 g
8 oz226.83 g
10 oz283.54 g
12 oz340.25 g

Shortening Conversion Chart

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

ouncesgramscupcup(US)tbsptsp
2.5 oz70.89 g0.35 cup0.36 cup (US)5.76 tbsp17.29 tsp
5 oz141.77 g0.69 cup0.72 cup (US)11.53 tbsp34.58 tsp
7.5 oz212.66 g1.04 cup1.08 cup (US)17.29 tbsp51.87 tsp
10 oz283.54 g1.38 cup1.44 cup (US)23.05 tbsp69.16 tsp

This is a weight conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the ounces to grams weight converter to switch between grams, ounces, pounds, and kilograms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 ounce of shortening in grams?
1 ounce of shortening is 28.35 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 ounces of shortening is 56.71 grams and 0.5 ounces is 14.18 grams. 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 grams is 1.5 ounces of shortening?
1.5 ounces of shortening is 42.53 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of shortening is 28.35 grams and 2 ounces is 56.71 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 ounces of shortening in grams?
2 ounces of shortening is 56.71 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 ounce of shortening is 28.35 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
How many ounces of shortening is 28.35 grams?
28.35 grams of shortening is 1 ounce. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and ounces without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists ounces but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 ounce of vegetable shortening in grams?
Vegetable shortening is another name for shortening, so 1 ounce of vegetable shortening is 28.35 grams, exactly the same as shortening. The figure does not change with the name: 2 ounces is 56.71 grams and 0.5 ounces is 14.18 grams. 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. 1 ounce of shortening is 28.35 grams under either name, and 2 ounces is 56.71 grams. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 oz shortening in grams?
1/2 ounce of shortening is 14.18 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of shortening is 28.35 grams and 2 ounces is 56.71 grams. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 oz shortening in grams?
1/4 ounce (0.25 ounce) of shortening is 7.09 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of shortening is 28.35 grams and 2 ounces is 56.71 grams. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

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