2/3 Cup of Shortening in Grams
2/3 cup of shortening = 127 grams
That's 127 g, or 4.47 oz by weight.
2/3 cup of shortening in other units
- Grams
- 127
- Ounces
- 4.47
- Metric cups (250 ml)
- 0.63
- Tablespoons
- 10.7
- Milliliters
- 158
How to convert cups of shortening to grams
One level US cup of shortening weighs about 190 g. Multiply: 2/3 × 190 = 127 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 |
2/3 cup of other ingredients
The same amount weighs very different things depending on the ingredient:
| Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|
| Butter | 151 grams |
| Vegetable Oil | 145 grams |
| Olive Oil | 144 grams |
| Coconut Oil | 145 grams |
| All-Purpose Flour | 83 grams |
| Bread Flour | 85 grams |
| Almond Flour | 64 grams |
| Granulated Sugar | 133 grams |
| Brown Sugar | 147 grams |
| Powdered Sugar | 80 grams |
| Honey | 227 grams |
| Milk | 163 grams |
| Rolled Oats | 60 grams |
| White Rice (uncooked) | 123 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 2/3 cup of shortening?
2/3 cup of shortening is 127 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, 2/3 cup of shortening would be 134 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.