Vegetable Shortening Grams to Cups Calculator
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For the most accurate results, weigh vegetable shortening on a digital kitchen scale. Cup measurements vary by technique and packing.
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1.00
1 cup
cups
16.0
Tablespoons
48.0
Teaspoons
237
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0.00
Oz (weight)
190g ÷ 190g/cup = 1.00 cups
Vegetable Shortening Conversion Table — Grams to Cups
Reference table of common gram amounts. Updates automatically when you change the cup standard or method above.
Values based on 190g/US Cup · Spoon & Level method · Change settings above to update this table
| Grams | Fraction | Decimal Cups | Tablespoons | Weight (oz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10g | 0.05 cups | 0.05 cups | 0.8 tbsp | 0.35 oz |
| 25g | ⅛ cup | 0.13 cups | 2.1 tbsp | 0.88 oz |
| 50g | ¼ cup | 0.26 cups | 4.2 tbsp | 1.76 oz |
| 75g | 3/8 cup | 0.39 cups | 6.3 tbsp | 2.65 oz |
| 100g | ½ cup | 0.53 cups | 8.4 tbsp | 3.53 oz |
| 190g= 1 cup | 10 cups | 1.00 cups | 16.0 tbsp | 6.70 oz |
| 228g | 1 cup | 1.20 cups | 19.2 tbsp | 8.04 oz |
| 285g | 1½ cups | 1.50 cups | 24.0 tbsp | 10.05 oz |
| 380g | 20 cups | 2.00 cups | 32.0 tbsp | 13.40 oz |
| 475g | 2½ cups | 2.50 cups | 40.0 tbsp | 16.76 oz |
| 570g | 30 cups | 3.00 cups | 48.0 tbsp | 20.11 oz |
| 760g | 40 cups | 4.00 cups | 64.0 tbsp | 26.81 oz |
| 1140g | 60 cups | 6.00 cups | 96.0 tbsp | 40.21 oz |
| 1520g | 80 cups | 8.00 cups | 128.0 tbsp | 53.62 oz |
Based on US cup (236.6ml), spoon-and-level method. → Reverse: cups to grams
Most-Searched Vegetable Shortening Amounts
Common gram amounts from recipe searches, using the US cup spoon-and-level standard.
48 grams of vegetable shortening to cups
0.25 cups
= ¼ cup
Small biscuit recipe.
95 grams of vegetable shortening to cups
0.50 cups
= ½ cup
Standard pie crust base.
143 grams of vegetable shortening to cups
0.75 cups
= ¾ cup
Large batch biscuits.
190 grams of vegetable shortening to cups
1.00 cups
= 1 cup
Full cup reference.
285 grams of vegetable shortening to cups
1.50 cups
= 1½ cups
Double-crust pie.
380 grams of vegetable shortening to cups
2.00 cups
= 2 cups
Large batch or frying quantity.
Vegetable Shortening in Common Recipes
Real recipe amounts with gram and cup values for quick reference.
Flaky Pie Crust (double)
190g — 1 cup
Southern Biscuits (12)
95g — ½ cup
Deep Fry Coating
190g — 1 cup
Shortbread Cookies
95g — ½ cup
Flour Tortillas (12)
57g — ¼ cup
Pan Fried Chicken
380g — 2 cups
Classic Pie Crust (single)
95g — ½ cup
Biscuit Gravy
30g — 2 tbsp
Vegetable Shortening — Frequently Asked Questions
190 grams of vegetable shortening is exactly 1 cup. Shortening must be packed firmly into the measuring cup to eliminate air pockets for an accurate measurement.
No. Vegetable shortening is made from hydrogenated plant oils (soybean or palm). Lard is rendered pork fat. Both are 100% fat but have different flavours, melting points, and textures in baked goods.
Butter is about 80% fat and 16-18% water. Shortening is 100% fat. The water in butter creates steam during baking, contributing to a different texture. Shortening makes flakier crusts and lighter biscuits but adds no flavour.
Yes, but use 114g of butter for every 95g (1/2 cup) of shortening because butter has less fat. The texture will be slightly less flaky and the baked good will have more buttery flavour.
Pack shortening firmly into a dry measuring cup, pressing down firmly to remove air pockets. Level the top with a straight edge. Or weigh it in grams — this is far more accurate and eliminates the packing guesswork.
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