1/4 Cup of Shortening in Grams
1/4 cup of shortening = 48 grams
That's 48 g, or 1.68 oz by weight.
1/4 cup of shortening in other units
- Grams
- 48
- Ounces
- 1.68
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 0.24
- Tablespoons
- 4
- Milliliters
- 59
How to convert cups of shortening to grams
One level US cup of shortening weighs about 190 g. Multiply: 1/4 × 190 = 48 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 |
1/4 cup of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| Butter | 57 grams |
| Vegetable Oil | 55 grams |
| Olive Oil | 54 grams |
| Coconut Oil | 55 grams |
| All-Purpose Flour | 31 grams |
| Bread Flour | 32 grams |
| Almond Flour | 24 grams |
| Granulated Sugar | 50 grams |
| Brown Sugar | 55 grams |
| Powdered Sugar | 30 grams |
| Honey | 85 grams |
| Milk | 61 grams |
| Rolled Oats | 23 grams |
| White Rice (uncooked) | 46 grams |
More shortening conversions
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- 1 ounce of shortening to cups
- 1 tablespoon of shortening to grams
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1/4 cup of shortening?
1/4 cup of shortening is 48 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, 1/4 cup of shortening would be 50 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.