Shortening (Vegetable): How Many Grams in a Teaspoon?
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
| tsp | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 9 |
| 3 | 13 |
| 4 | 17 |
| 5 | 21 |
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.