Convert Shortening from Tablespoon
How much is 1 tablespoon of shortening?
1 tablespoon of shortening (vegetable shortening) is 12.3 grams, about 0.43 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of shortening is 6.15 grams and 2 tablespoons is 24.6 grams. 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 tablespoons to grams.
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 12.3 g |
| 2 tbsp | 24.6 g |
| 3 tbsp | 36.9 g |
| 4 tbsp | 49.2 g |
| 6 tbsp | 73.8 g |
| 8 tbsp | 98.4 g |
| 10 tbsp | 123 g |
| 12 tbsp | 147.6 g |
| 16 tbsp | 196.8 g |
Shortening Conversion Chart
The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting shortening from Tablespoon to other measurements.
| tbsp | cup | grams | ounces | cup(US) | tsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.06 cup | 12.3 g | 0.43 oz | 0.06 cup (US) | 3 tsp |
| 2 tbsp | 0.12 cup | 24.6 g | 0.87 oz | 0.13 cup (US) | 6 tsp |
| 3 tbsp | 0.18 cup | 36.9 g | 1.3 oz | 0.19 cup (US) | 9 tsp |
| 4 tbsp | 0.24 cup | 49.2 g | 1.74 oz | 0.25 cup (US) | 12 tsp |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is 1 tablespoon of shortening?
- 1 tablespoon of shortening is 12.3 grams, or 0.43 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of shortening is 6.15 grams and 2 tablespoons is 24.6 grams. 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 tablespoon of shortening in grams?
- 1 tablespoon of shortening is 12.3 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 6.15 grams and 2 tablespoons is 24.6 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 tablespoon shortening in grams
- How much is 1 tablespoon of shortening in ounces?
- 1 tablespoon of shortening is 0.43 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.22 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.87 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 tablespoon shortening in ounces
- How do tablespoons and cups compare as units?
- Tablespoons and cups are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Tablespoons to cups
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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.
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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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