1 Tablespoon of Shortening in Grams
1 tablespoon of shortening = 12 grams
That's 12 g, or 0.42 oz by weight.
1 tablespoon of shortening in other units
- Grams
- 12
- Ounces
- 0.42
- US cups
- 0.06
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 0.06
- Milliliters
- 15
How to convert tablespoons of shortening to grams
A US tablespoon is 1/16 of a cup. One cup of shortening weighs about 190 g, so one tablespoon is 12 g and 1 × 12 = 12 g.
Fats are close to water in density, so cup and gram amounts stay predictable. Weigh solid fats for the best accuracy.
Shortening: tablespoons to grams chart
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/2 tablespoon | 5.9 grams |
| 1 tablespoon | 12 grams |
| 2 tablespoons | 24 grams |
| 3 tablespoons | 36 grams |
| 4 tablespoons | 48 grams |
| 5 tablespoons | 59 grams |
| 6 tablespoons | 71 grams |
| 8 tablespoons | 95 grams |
1 tablespoon of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| Butter | 14 grams |
| Vegetable Oil | 14 grams |
| Olive Oil | 14 grams |
| Coconut Oil | 14 grams |
| All-Purpose Flour | 7.8 grams |
| Bread Flour | 7.9 grams |
| Almond Flour | 6 grams |
| Granulated Sugar | 13 grams |
| Brown Sugar | 14 grams |
| Powdered Sugar | 7.5 grams |
| Honey | 21 grams |
| Milk | 15 grams |
| Rolled Oats | 5.6 grams |
| White Rice (uncooked) | 12 grams |
More shortening conversions
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Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of shortening?
1 tablespoon of shortening is 12 grams, based on 190 g per level US cup.
Is a tablespoon the same everywhere?
Almost. US and UK tablespoons hold about 15 ml and teaspoons about 5 ml. Australia is the exception: an Australian tablespoon is 20 ml (4 teaspoons), so use ¾ of an Australian tablespoon to match a US one.
Should I weigh shortening or measure it by volume?
Fats are close to water in density, so cup and gram amounts stay predictable. Weigh solid fats for the best accuracy. Weighing is always more accurate, which is why grams are the safest choice for baking.