Shortening: Cups to Grams
Enter an amount to convert shortening from cups to grams. One cup of shortening is about 205 grams.
1 cup of shortening = 205 grams
Shortening Cups to Grams chart
Common amounts, rounded for the kitchen.
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 51.3 grams |
| 0.33 cups | 67.7 grams |
| 0.5 cups | 103 grams |
| 0.66 cups | 135 grams |
| 0.75 cups | 154 grams |
| 1 cup | 205 grams |
| 1.5 cups | 308 grams |
| 2 cups | 410 grams |
| 3 cups | 615 grams |
| 4 cups | 820 grams |
Frequently asked questions
- How many grams is 1 cup of shortening?
- 1 cup of shortening is about 205 grams, based on a density of 205 grams per cup.
- Why isn't this the same for every ingredient?
- Because volume and weight only line up through density. Shortening weighs 205 g per cup, so its conversion differs from flour, sugar, or water.