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How many grams is 1 cup of vegetable shortening?

1 cup = 205 g

One level US cup of vegetable shortening weighs 205 g (7.2 oz). A tablespoon is 12.8 g. Per 100 g: 884 calories and 0 g protein.

Your amount

205 g1 cup
1,812Calories
0 gProtein

Conversion chart

Vegetable Shortening: cups to grams
cupsgramsCaloriesProtein
⅛ cup25.6 g2270 g
¼ cup51.3 g4530 g
⅓ cup68.3 g6040 g
½ cup103 g9060 g
⅔ cup137 g1,2080 g
¾ cup154 g1,3590 g
1 cup205 g1,8120 g
1½ cup308 g2,7180 g
2 cup410 g3,6240 g
3 cup615 g5,4370 g
4 cup820 g7,2490 g

How to measure

Measure liquid fats in a liquid measuring cup at eye level. Measure solid fats by weight or by the markings on the wrapper.

Press firmly into a dry measuring cup to remove air pockets, then level.

Common questions

How many grams is 1 cup of vegetable shortening?

1 cup of vegetable shortening = 205 g. Press firmly into a dry measuring cup to remove air pockets, then level.

Is this a level or heaped cup?

Level. Heaped spoons and packed cups can weigh 20 to 30% more.

Why does my package say something different?

Brands grind and pack differently. For baking, a kitchen scale is always more accurate than cups.