Shortening: Ounces to Cups
Enter an amount to convert shortening from ounces to cups. One ounce of shortening is about 0.138 cups.
5 ounces of shortening = 0.691 cups
Shortening Ounces to Cups chart
Common amounts, rounded for the kitchen.
| Ounces | Cups |
|---|---|
| 0.5 ounces | 0.069 cups |
| 1 ounce | 0.138 cups |
| 2 ounces | 0.277 cups |
| 3 ounces | 0.415 cups |
| 4 ounces | 0.553 cups |
| 5 ounces | 0.691 cups |
| 6 ounces | 0.83 cups |
| 8 ounces | 1.11 cups |
| 10 ounces | 1.38 cups |
| 12 ounces | 1.66 cups |
| 16 ounces | 2.21 cups |
Frequently asked questions
- How many cups is 1 ounce of shortening?
- 1 ounce of shortening is about 0.138 cups, based on a density of 205 grams per cup.
- Why isn't this the same for every ingredient?
- Because weight and volume only line up through density. Shortening weighs 205 g per cup, so its conversion differs from flour, sugar, or water.