Vegetable shortening spoons to grams chart
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| ¼ teaspoon | 0.958 g |
| ½ teaspoon | 1.92 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 3.83 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 7.67 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 11.5 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 23 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 34.5 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 46 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 57.5 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 69 g |
| 7 tablespoons | 80.5 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 92 g |
| 9 tablespoons | 103 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 115 g |
| 11 tablespoons | 127 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 138 g |
| 13 tablespoons | 149 g |
| 14 tablespoons | 161 g |
| 15 tablespoons | 173 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 184 g |
Weight from the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart (¼ cup = 46 g).
How to convert tablespoons to grams
Formula
grams = tablespoons × 11.5A US tablespoon is 1/16 cup (about 14.8 mL) and a teaspoon is one third of that. Australian tablespoons are larger (20 mL), so increase the weight by about a third for Australian recipes.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is a tablespoon of vegetable shortening?
1 US tablespoon of vegetable shortening weighs about 11.5 g; 1 teaspoon about 3.83 g.
How many tablespoons of vegetable shortening are in 100 g?
About 8.7 tablespoons.
Is this a level or heaped tablespoon?
Level. A heaped spoon can hold half as much again, so level the spoon with a knife for accurate results.