Convert Shortening from Teaspoon to Ounces
How many ounces is 1 teaspoon of shortening?
1 teaspoon of shortening (vegetable shortening) is 0.14 ounces. 2 teaspoons of shortening is 0.29 ounces. 1/2 teaspoon of shortening is 0.07 ounces. 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) of shortening is 0.04 ounces. 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 ounces.
| Teaspoons | Ounces |
|---|---|
| 0.25 tsp | 0.04 oz |
| 0.5 tsp | 0.07 oz |
| 1 tsp | 0.14 oz |
| 2 tsp | 0.29 oz |
| 3 tsp | 0.43 oz |
| 4 tsp | 0.58 oz |
| 6 tsp | 0.87 oz |
| 8 tsp | 1.16 oz |
| 12 tsp | 1.74 oz |
For the reverse conversion, see 1 ounce of shortening in teaspoons.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 teaspoon of shortening in ounces?
- 1 teaspoon of shortening is 0.14 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 2 teaspoons of shortening is 0.29 ounces and 0.5 teaspoons is 0.07 ounces. 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 ounces is 1.5 teaspoons of shortening?
- 1.5 teaspoons of shortening is 0.22 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of shortening is 0.14 ounces and 2 teaspoons is 0.29 ounces. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 teaspoons of shortening in ounces?
- 2 teaspoons of shortening is 0.29 ounces. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 teaspoon of shortening is 0.14 ounces, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact ounces reading.
- How many teaspoons of shortening is 0.14 ounces?
- 0.14 ounces of shortening is 0.97 teaspoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between ounces and teaspoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists teaspoons but you would rather weigh or measure in ounces. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 1 teaspoon of vegetable shortening in ounces?
- Vegetable shortening is another name for shortening, so 1 teaspoon of vegetable shortening is 0.14 ounces, exactly the same as shortening. The figure does not change with the name: 2 teaspoons is 0.29 ounces and 0.5 teaspoons is 0.07 ounces. 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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