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.
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Common 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) | 0.33 tbsp |
| 2 tsp | 0.04 cup | 8.2 g | 0.29 oz | 0.04 cup (US) | 0.67 tbsp |
| 3 tsp | 0.06 cup | 12.3 g | 0.43 oz | 0.06 cup (US) | 1 tbsp |
| 4 tsp | 0.08 cup | 16.4 g | 0.58 oz | 0.08 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 much is 1 teaspoon of shortening in grams?
- 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 much 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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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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