Convert Shortening from Teaspoon
Shortening Measurement Converter
Use the tool below to convert shortening from Teaspoon to the measurement that you need.
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 our Butter converter.
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 our Margarine converter.
No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close. For consistent results, grab a measuring cup set.
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0Common Shortening Conversions
Here are the most common shortening conversions from teaspoons to grams.
| Teaspoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 0.25 tsp | 1.02 g |
| 0.5 tsp | 2.05 g |
| 1 tsp | 4.1 g |
| 2 tsp | 8.2 g |
| 3 tsp | 12.3 g |
| 4 tsp | 16.4 g |
| 6 tsp | 24.6 g |
| 8 tsp | 32.8 g |
| 12 tsp | 49.2 g |
Shortening Conversion Chart
The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting shortening from Teaspoon to other measurements.
| tsp | cup | grams | ounces | cup(US) | tbsp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 0.02 cup | 4.1 g | 0.14 oz | 0.02 cup (US) | 0.25 tbsp |
| 2 tsp | 0.04 cup | 8.2 g | 0.29 oz | 0.04 cup (US) | 0.5 tbsp |
| 3 tsp | 0.06 cup | 12.3 g | 0.43 oz | 0.06 cup (US) | 0.75 tbsp |
| 4 tsp | 0.08 cup | 16.4 g | 0.58 oz | 0.08 cup (US) | 1 tbsp |
Measurement Options
Choose from the following measurements to convert to
- Shortening from Teaspoon to Cup
- Shortening from Teaspoon to Grams
- Shortening from Teaspoon to Ounces
- Shortening from Teaspoon to Cup (US)
- Shortening from Teaspoon to Tablespoon
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