Fats & Oils
Convert millilitres of shortening to grams
One millilitre of shortening weighs about 0.866 g, and half a millilitre comes to roughly 0.433 g. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.
1 ml of shortening =
0.866 g
- oz
- 0.031
- kg
- 0.00087
- lb
- 0.0019
Shortening: 205 g per US cup · USDA FoodData Central. Shortening is whipped with air during manufacture, so it is lighter per cup than butter.
Full shortening chart →Shortening at a glance
Every number on this page comes from a single figure: 205 grams per US cup (USDA FoodData Central).
- 1 cup
- 205 g
- 1 tablespoon
- 12.8 g
- 1 teaspoon
- 4.27 g
- 1 cup in ounces
- 7.23 oz
- 100 g in cups
- 0.488 cups
- Density
- 0.87 g/ml
millilitres to grams chart for shortening
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| Millilitres | Grams | Ounces (weight) | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 ml | 13 g | 0.458 oz | 0.029 lb |
| 30 ml | 26 g | 0.917 oz | 0.057 lb |
| 50 ml | 43.3 g | 1.53 oz | 0.096 lb |
| 60 ml | 52 g | 1.83 oz | 0.115 lb |
| 100 ml | 86.6 g | 3.06 oz | 0.191 lb |
| 120 ml | 104 g | 3.67 oz | 0.229 lb |
| 150 ml | 130 g | 4.58 oz | 0.287 lb |
| 200 ml | 173 g | 6.11 oz | 0.382 lb |
| 240 ml | 208 g | 7.34 oz | 0.458 lb |
| 500 ml | 433 g | 15.3 oz | 0.955 lb |
How this conversion is calculated
Volume-to-weight conversions are only as good as the density behind them. We treat shortening as 205 g per US customary cup, which works out to 0.866 g/ml. From there:
- Your millilitres figure is converted into millilitres or grams using standard unit sizes (ml = 1 ml).
- The density above bridges volume and weight in whichever direction you need.
- The result is rounded the way a cook would round it — to the nearest gram, or to a usable fraction such as 1/2 cups.
Measuring shortening accurately
Shortening is whipped with air during manufacture, so it is lighter per cup than butter.
If a recipe matters to you — bread, macarons, anything with a tight hydration or ratio — weigh it. A £10 digital scale removes the single largest source of variation in home baking, and it is faster than washing three measuring cups.
When cups are fine
- Liquids measured in a proper jug, where volume is the honest unit anyway.
- Forgiving savoury cooking: soups, stews, stir-fries, marinades.
- Small amounts of leaveners and spices, as long as you use level spoons.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in 1 millilitre of shortening?
1 millilitre of shortening is 0.866 g. This is based on a density of 205 g per US cup.
How many grams are in 2 millilitres of shortening?
2 millilitres of shortening is 1.73 g, and 0.433 g for half a millilitre.
How much is 100 g of shortening in cups?
100 g of shortening is about 1/2 cups. Weight is always the more reliable measurement, so use a scale when the recipe gives grams.
Why do other sites give a different number for shortening?
Shortening is whipped with air during manufacture, so it is lighter per cup than butter.
Do UK and Australian cups give the same result?
No. A US customary cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup used in Australia and New Zealand is 250 ml, and an old UK imperial cup is 284 ml. Our default is the US cup, but you can pick metric cups in the converter.