Shortening Grams to Cups
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1/2 cups
Shortening · US cup
100g ÷ 205g per cup = 0.49 cups
7.8
Tbsp
23.4
Tsp
115.4
mL
3.53
oz
This is an approximate value. Cup measurements can vary based on how the ingredient is packed.
Based on: Pack firmly into a dry measuring cup and level, pressing out air pockets.
100g looks very different depending on the ingredient:
Measuring tips
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Shortening conversion table (25g–1000g)
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| 25g | 1/8 cups | 2 tbsp |
| 30g | 1/8 cups | 2.3 tbsp |
| 50g | 1/4 cups | 3.9 tbsp |
| 60g | 1/4 cups | 4.7 tbsp |
| 75g | 3/8 cups | 5.9 tbsp |
| 80g | 3/8 cups | 6.2 tbsp |
| 100g | 1/2 cups | 7.8 tbsp |
| 113g | 1/2 cups | 8.8 tbsp |
| 120g | 5/8 cups | 9.4 tbsp |
| 125g | 5/8 cups | 9.8 tbsp |
| 150g | 3/4 cups | 11.7 tbsp |
| 170g | 7/8 cups | 13.3 tbsp |
| 175g | 7/8 cups | 13.7 tbsp |
| 200g | 1 cups | 15.6 tbsp |
| 225g | 1 1/8 cups | 17.6 tbsp |
| 250g | 1 1/4 cups | 19.5 tbsp |
| 300g | 1 1/2 cups | 23.4 tbsp |
| 350g | 1 3/4 cups | 27.3 tbsp |
| 400g | 2 cups | 31.2 tbsp |
| 450g | 2 1/4 cups | 35.1 tbsp |
| 500g | 2 1/2 cups | 39 tbsp |
| 550g | 2 5/8 cups | 42.9 tbsp |
| 600g | 2 7/8 cups | 46.8 tbsp |
| 700g | 3 3/8 cups | 54.6 tbsp |
| 750g | 3 5/8 cups | 58.5 tbsp |
| 800g | 3 7/8 cups | 62.4 tbsp |
| 1000g | 4 7/8 cups | 78 tbsp |
Frequently asked questions
How many cups is 205g of shortening?
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Do I need to sift or pack shortening before measuring?
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Why does shortening weigh differently than other ingredients by cup?
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Can I use a kitchen scale instead of measuring shortening by cups?
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