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2 1/2 Cups of Shortening in Grams

2 1/2 cups of shortening = 475 grams

That's 475 g, or 16.8 oz by weight.

2 1/2 cups of shortening in other units

Grams
475
Ounces
16.8
Metric cups (250 ml)
2.37
Tablespoons
40
Milliliters
591

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2.5 cups = 475 grams

How to convert cups of shortening to grams

One level US cup of shortening weighs about 190 g. Multiply: 2 1/2 × 190 = 475 g.

Fats are close to water in density, so cup and gram amounts stay predictable. Weigh solid fats for the best accuracy.

Shortening: cups to grams chart

CupsGrams
1/8 cup24 grams
1/4 cup48 grams
1/3 cup63 grams
1/2 cup95 grams
2/3 cup127 grams
3/4 cup143 grams
1 cup190 grams
1 1/4 cups238 grams
1 1/2 cups285 grams
2 cups380 grams
2 1/2 cups475 grams
3 cups570 grams
4 cups760 grams

2 1/2 cups of other ingredients

The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:

IngredientGrams
Butter567 grams
Vegetable Oil545 grams
Olive Oil540 grams
Coconut Oil545 grams
All-Purpose Flour313 grams
Bread Flour318 grams
Almond Flour240 grams
Granulated Sugar500 grams
Brown Sugar550 grams
Powdered Sugar300 grams
Honey850 grams
Milk610 grams
Rolled Oats225 grams
White Rice (uncooked)463 grams

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Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 2 1/2 cups of shortening?

2 1/2 cups of shortening is 475 grams, based on 190 g per level US cup.

Is it different with a UK or Australian cup?

Slightly. UK, Australian and New Zealand recipes use a 250 ml metric cup, which is about 6% bigger than a US cup (236.6 ml). Using a metric cup, 2 1/2 cups of shortening would be 502 g.

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.