How Many Grams in 3 Cups of Shortening?
Precise conversion for baking and cooking.
The exact weight is
573
grams
3 cups of shortening = 573g
· Based on 191g per cup
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cups of shortening =
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Shortening — All Cup-to-Gram Conversions
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| ⅛ cups | 24g | 0.8 oz |
| ¼ cups | 48g | 1.7 oz |
| ⅓ cups | 64g | 2.3 oz |
| ½ cups | 96g | 3.4 oz |
| ⅔ cups | 127g | 4.5 oz |
| ¾ cups | 143g | 5.0 oz |
| 1 cup | 191g | 6.7 oz |
| 1¼ cups | 239g | 8.4 oz |
| 1½ cups | 286g | 10.1 oz |
| 1¾ cups | 334g | 11.8 oz |
| 2 cups | 382g | 13.5 oz |
| 2½ cups | 478g | 16.9 oz |
| 3 cups | 573g | 20.2 oz |
| 4 cups | 764g | 26.9 oz |
| 5 cups | 955g | 33.7 oz |
💡 Pro Tip: Pack into the cup firmly. Lighter than butter because it contains no water.
Why Weigh Shortening in Grams?
When a recipe calls for 3 cups of shortening, using a kitchen scale to measure exactly 573 grams will give you far more consistent results than volume measurement alone. This is because shortening can be packed, sifted, or scooped differently each time, leading to weight variations of up to 20%.
How to Measure Shortening by Weight
Place your mixing bowl on a digital kitchen scale and press "tare" to zero it out. Then add shortening until the scale reads 573g. This method is faster than measuring cups and eliminates the guesswork entirely.
Also Known As
Shortening is sometimes referred to as Crisco, vegetable shortening. The same conversion of 191g per cup applies regardless of the name used.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 cups of shortening weighs exactly 573 grams or approximately 20.2 ounces. This is based on a standard US cup measurement of 191 grams per cup.
Yes, the density of shortening (191g per cup) is consistent across brands. Minor variations of ±5% may occur depending on grind, moisture, and how the ingredient is packed into the cup — which is exactly why weighing with a scale is recommended.
If measuring by cups, whether you sift can change the weight by 10-20%. When measuring by weight (573g), sifting doesn't affect accuracy since you're targeting an exact gram amount regardless of volume.
This conversion uses the US standard cup (236.6ml, commonly rounded to 240ml). If you're using a metric cup (250ml), the weight will be slightly higher. For perfect accuracy, always use a kitchen scale.