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Shortening Grams to Cups Conversion
Solid fat often used in baking for tenderness. In standard baking recipes, 1 US cup of Shortening weighs approximately 191 grams (or 202 grams in a 250 ml Metric cup).
US Cup (236.6 ml): 191g
Metric Cup (250 ml): 202g
1 Tablespoon: 11.9g
Recipe Cup Standard:
🧁ShorteningUS Cup (236.6 ml)
1.05
cups
200 grams = 1.05 cups(Nearest fraction: 1 cups)
16.8
Tablespoons
Volume
247.7
Milliliters
Liquid Volume
7.05
Ounces (oz)
Weight (mass)
0.44
Pounds (lbs)
Bulk Weight
Density Calculation Formula
200g ÷ 191g/cup = 1.05 cups
Baker's Tip: Measure at room temperature and level off without compressing.
Standard Weight Scale Reference for Shortening
Pre-calculated weights for common baking ratios.
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons | Milliliters | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.13 cups | 2.1 tbsp | 31 ml | 0.88 oz |
| 50 g | 0.26 cups | 4.2 tbsp | 61.9 ml | 1.76 oz |
| 75 g | 0.39 cups | 6.3 tbsp | 92.9 ml | 2.65 oz |
| 100 g | 0.52 cups | 8.4 tbsp | 123.9 ml | 3.53 oz |
| 125 g | 0.65 cups | 10.5 tbsp | 154.8 ml | 4.41 oz |
| 150 g | 0.79 cups | 12.6 tbsp | 185.8 ml | 5.29 oz |
| 200 g | 1.05 cups | 16.8 tbsp | 247.7 ml | 7.05 oz |
| 250 g | 1.31 cups | 20.9 tbsp | 309.7 ml | 8.82 oz |
| 300 g | 1.57 cups | 25.1 tbsp | 371.6 ml | 10.58 oz |
| 400 g | 2.09 cups | 33.5 tbsp | 495.5 ml | 14.11 oz |
| 500 g | 2.62 cups | 41.9 tbsp | 619.3 ml | 17.64 oz |
💡Chef's Measuring Tip for Shortening
Measure at room temperature and level off without compressing.