Convert Shortening from Ounces to Tablespoon
How many tablespoons is 1 ounce of shortening?
1 ounce of shortening (vegetable shortening) is 2.31 tablespoons. 2 ounces of shortening is 4.61 tablespoons. 1/2 ounce of shortening is 1.15 tablespoons. 1/4 ounce (0.25 ounce) of shortening is 0.58 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.
- A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
- One metric tablespoon of shortening weighs about 12.3 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 12.1 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 16.4 grams.
- A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.
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Common Shortening Conversions
Here are the most common shortening conversions from ounces to tablespoons.
| Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|
| 1 oz | 2.31 tbsp |
| 2 oz | 4.61 tbsp |
| 3 oz | 6.92 tbsp |
| 4 oz | 9.22 tbsp |
| 5 oz | 11.53 tbsp |
| 6 oz | 13.83 tbsp |
| 8 oz | 18.44 tbsp |
| 10 oz | 23.05 tbsp |
| 12 oz | 27.66 tbsp |
For the reverse conversion, see 1 tablespoon of shortening in ounces.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 ounce of shortening in tablespoons?
- 1 ounce of shortening is 2.31 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 ounces of shortening is 4.61 tablespoons and 0.5 ounces is 1.15 tablespoons. 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 tablespoons is 1.5 ounces of shortening?
- 1.5 ounces of shortening is 3.46 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 ounce of shortening is 2.31 tablespoons and 2 ounces is 4.61 tablespoons. 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 tablespoons?
- 2 ounces of shortening is 4.61 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 ounce of shortening is 2.31 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
- How many ounces of shortening is 2.31 tablespoons?
- 2.31 tablespoons of shortening is 1 ounce. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and ounces without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists ounces but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 1 ounce of vegetable shortening in tablespoons?
- Vegetable shortening is another name for shortening, so 1 ounce of vegetable shortening is 2.31 tablespoons, exactly the same as shortening. The figure does not change with the name: 2 ounces is 4.61 tablespoons and 0.5 ounces is 1.15 tablespoons. 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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