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3/4 Cup of Shortening in Grams

3/4 cup of shortening = 143 grams

That's 143 g, or 5.03 oz by weight.

3/4 cup of shortening in other units

Grams
143
Ounces
5.03
Metric cups (250 ml)
0.71
Tablespoons
12
Milliliters
177

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0.75 cups = 143 grams

How to convert cups of shortening to grams

One level US cup of shortening weighs about 190 g. Multiply: 3/4 × 190 = 143 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

3/4 cup of other ingredients

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

IngredientGrams
Butter170 grams
Vegetable Oil164 grams
Olive Oil162 grams
Coconut Oil164 grams
All-Purpose Flour94 grams
Bread Flour95 grams
Almond Flour72 grams
Granulated Sugar150 grams
Brown Sugar165 grams
Powdered Sugar90 grams
Honey255 grams
Milk183 grams
Rolled Oats68 grams
White Rice (uncooked)139 grams

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Frequently asked questions

How many grams is 3/4 cup of shortening?

3/4 cup of shortening is 143 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, 3/4 cup of shortening would be 151 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.