Shortening (Vegetable): How Many Grams in a Cup?
Vegetable shortening is 100% fat designed to trap air bubbles, creating flaky pie crusts and stable frostings. Because it is greasy and difficult to pack into a cup without trapping air pockets, volumetric measurement is notoriously inaccurate and messy. Weighing is the clean, precise professional standard.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| Cups | g |
|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 26 |
| 1/4 cup | 51 |
| 1/3 cup | 68 |
| 1/2 cup | 102 |
| 2/3 cup | 137 |
| 3/4 cup | 154 |
| 1 cup | 205 |
| 1 1/2 cups | 307 |
| 2 cups | 410 |
FAQ
- How do I clean the cup after measuring shortening?
- Avoid the mess by weighing it directly into your mixing bowl. If you must use a cup, line it with plastic wrap first for easy removal.