🔄 Reverse Volume Conversion
Cups of Vegetable Shortening (Crisco) to Grams Converter
Standard Bulk Density205g / US Legal Cup
1 US cup of solid vegetable shortening weighs 205 grams. Use this tool to calculate exact gram weights for cup quantities specified in US, Metric, or UK baking recipes. Reference source: USDA FoodData Central.
Interactive Vegetable Shortening (Crisco) Cup Calculator
Required Weight in Grams
205 grams
(approx 7.23 oz)Vegetable Shortening (Crisco) Cups to Grams Conversion Table (1/8 Cup to 3 Cups)
Exact gram weights for common baking cup volumes calculated across US Legal (240 ml), US Customary (236.59 ml), and Metric (250 ml) cup standards.
| Cup Volume | US Legal Cup (240 ml) | US Customary (236.59 ml) | Metric Cup (250 ml) | Weight in Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 26 g | 25 g | 27 g | 0.90 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 51 g | 51 g | 54 g | 1.81 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 68 g | 67 g | 71 g | 2.41 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 103 g | 101 g | 107 g | 3.62 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 137 g | 135 g | 143 g | 4.82 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 154 g | 152 g | 161 g | 5.42 oz |
| 1 cup | 205 g | 202 g | 214 g | 7.23 oz |
| 1 1/4 cups | 256 g | 253 g | 268 g | 9.04 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 308 g | 303 g | 321 g | 10.85 oz |
| 1 3/4 cups | 359 g | 354 g | 375 g | 12.65 oz |
| 2 cups | 410 g | 404 g | 428 g | 14.46 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 513 g | 505 g | 535 g | 18.08 oz |
| 3 cups | 615 g | 606 g | 642 g | 21.69 oz |
🔬 Why Weight Accuracy Matters for Vegetable Shortening (Crisco)
Hydrogenated fat solid at room temperature.
💡 Best Measuring Technique
- Line cup with plastic wrap before packing shortening for easy removal.
Frequently Asked Questions: Vegetable Shortening (Crisco) Cups to Grams
How many grams is 1 cup of Vegetable Shortening (Crisco)?
1 US Legal Cup (240 ml) of vegetable shortening (crisco) weighs 205 grams. 1 US Customary Cup (236.59 ml) weighs approx 202 grams, and 1 Metric Cup (250 ml) weighs 214 grams.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of Vegetable Shortening (Crisco)?
1/2 US Legal Cup of vegetable shortening (crisco) weighs 103 grams.
How do I convert cups of Vegetable Shortening (Crisco) to grams on a scale?
Multiply the number of cups in your recipe by 205g. For example, 1.5 cups × 205g = 308 grams.