Shortening (Vegetable)
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
| mL | g |
|---|---|
| 10 | 9 |
| 25 | 22 |
| 50 | 43 |
| 75 | 65 |
| 100 | 87 |
How this conversion works
Milliliters measure volume while grams measure weight. Because Shortening (Vegetable) has a density of 0.866 g/mL, 10 mL weighs 9 g — not 10 g as it would for water. This converter uses the real density of Shortening (Vegetable) so every measurement is accurate.
Measurement notes
Values are rounded to the nearest whole gram. Actual weight can vary slightly with compaction, temperature, and brand. For precision baking, a kitchen scale is always more reliable than volume measurements.
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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.