2 Cups of Shortening in Grams
2 cups of shortening = 380 grams
That's 380 g, or 13.4 oz by weight.
2 cups of shortening in other units
- Grams
- 380
- Ounces
- 13.4
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 1.89
- Tablespoons
- 32
- Milliliters
- 473
How to convert cups of shortening to grams
One level US cup of shortening weighs about 190 g. Multiply: 2 × 190 = 380 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
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 24 grams |
| 1/4 cup | 48 grams |
| 1/3 cup | 63 grams |
| 1/2 cup | 95 grams |
| 2/3 cup | 127 grams |
| 3/4 cup | 143 grams |
| 1 cup | 190 grams |
| 1 1/4 cups | 238 grams |
| 1 1/2 cups | 285 grams |
| 2 cups | 380 grams |
| 2 1/2 cups | 475 grams |
| 3 cups | 570 grams |
| 4 cups | 760 grams |
2 cups of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| Butter | 454 grams |
| Vegetable Oil | 436 grams |
| Olive Oil | 432 grams |
| Coconut Oil | 436 grams |
| All-Purpose Flour | 250 grams |
| Bread Flour | 254 grams |
| Almond Flour | 192 grams |
| Granulated Sugar | 400 grams |
| Brown Sugar | 440 grams |
| Powdered Sugar | 240 grams |
| Honey | 680 grams |
| Milk | 488 grams |
| Rolled Oats | 180 grams |
| White Rice (uncooked) | 370 grams |
More shortening conversions
- All shortening conversions
- 100 grams of shortening to cups
- 1 ounce of shortening to cups
- 1 tablespoon of shortening to grams
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 2 cups of shortening?
2 cups of shortening is 380 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 cups of shortening would be 402 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.