Convert Shortening from Teaspoon

How much is 1 teaspoon of shortening?

1 teaspoon of shortening (vegetable shortening) is 4.1 grams, about 0.14 ounces. 0.5 teaspoons of shortening is 2.05 grams and 2 teaspoons is 8.2 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • A teaspoon here is the 5 ml standard, the same in the UK, Europe, and Australia. A US teaspoon is fractionally smaller at about 4.9 ml. When teaspoon size matters →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

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 butter in teaspoons.

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 margarine in teaspoons.

Out of shortening? See shortening substitutes →

No measuring spoons? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring spoon set keeps small amounts accurate.

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Shortening Measurement Converter

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Common Shortening Conversions

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

TeaspoonsGrams
0.25 tsp1.02 g
0.5 tsp2.05 g
1 tsp4.1 g
2 tsp8.2 g
3 tsp12.3 g
4 tsp16.4 g
6 tsp24.6 g
8 tsp32.8 g
12 tsp49.2 g

Shortening Conversion Chart

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

tspcupgramsouncescup(US)tbsp
1 tsp0.02 cup4.1 g0.14 oz0.02 cup (US)0.33 tbsp
2 tsp0.04 cup8.2 g0.29 oz0.04 cup (US)0.67 tbsp
3 tsp0.06 cup12.3 g0.43 oz0.06 cup (US)1 tbsp
4 tsp0.08 cup16.4 g0.58 oz0.08 cup (US)1.33 tbsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 teaspoon of shortening?
1 teaspoon of shortening is 4.1 grams, or 0.14 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons of shortening is 2.05 grams and 2 teaspoons is 8.2 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 many grams is 1 teaspoon of shortening?
1 teaspoon of shortening is 4.1 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 teaspoons is 2.05 grams and 2 teaspoons is 8.2 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 teaspoon shortening in grams
How many teaspoons of shortening is 4.1 grams?
4.1 grams of shortening is 1 teaspoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between teaspoons and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 teaspoon of shortening in ounces?
1 teaspoon of shortening is 0.14 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 teaspoons is 0.07 ounces and 2 teaspoons is 0.29 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 teaspoon shortening in ounces
How do teaspoons and cups compare as units?
Teaspoons 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. Teaspoons to cups

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