Shortening Cups to Grams
1 US cup of shortening weighs 191 grams.
Direct Answer
1 US cup of Shortening equals 191 g
grams = cups × 191
2 cups = 382 g
Converter Calculator
191 Grams
SwitchExplanation
Use this page when a recipe gives shortening in cups and you need a repeatable gram target. The converter keeps the assumption explicit: 1 level US cup of shortening = 191 grams.
That makes recipe scaling easier without switching between inconsistent cup charts. The page stays anchored to the US cup standard (236.588 mL). Shortening behaves like a pourable fat, so temperature, viscosity, and exact formulation can shift real kitchen weight slightly even when the page keeps one fixed basis.
Common Conversion Values
| Cup | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 | 47.75 |
| 1/3 | 63.66 |
| 1/2 | 95.5 |
| 1 | 191 |
| 1 1/2 | 286.5 |
| 2 | 382 |
| 3 | 573 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in 1 cup of Shortening?
This converter uses 191 grams for 1 level US cup of Shortening.
Does this use a US cup?
Yes. The factor is tied to the US cup definition (236.588 mL), not a metric cup.
Does temperature change the result for Shortening?
Shortening uses one fixed reference basis here, but temperature, viscosity, and exact formulation can shift practical density slightly. The converter keeps one stable kitchen reference instead of trying to model every pour condition.
How many grams are in 2 cups of Shortening?
2 cups of Shortening are 382 g using 191 g per cup.
How do I convert Shortening grams back to cups?
Use the mirror Grams To Cups page; divide grams by 191 to return cups.