Shortening Frying (Heavy Duty), Palm (Hydrogenated): How Many Grams in a Cup?
Dairy density is driven by butterfat content, so a cup of Shortening Frying (Heavy Duty), Palm (Hydrogenated) weighs less at 0% fat and more at 3.25% — treat this table as a baseline.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| Cups | g |
|---|---|
| 0.3 | 51 |
| 0.5 | 102 |
| 0.8 | 154 |
| 1.0 | 205 |
| 1.5 | 307 |
| 2.0 | 410 |
FAQ
- Which fat percentage does this cup-to-gram table assume?
- The standard full-fat variant unless otherwise noted. Expect 1–3 g per cup difference for reduced-fat or skim.
- Do I use a dry or a liquid measuring cup for Shortening Frying (Heavy Duty), Palm (Hydrogenated)?
- Use a liquid measuring cup for pourable dairy — they are calibrated for reading at the line. Dry cups overflow and read high.