Shortening: Tablespoons to Grams
Enter an amount to convert shortening from tablespoons to grams. One tablespoon of shortening is about 12.8 grams.
5 tbsp of shortening = 64.1 grams
Shortening Tablespoons to Grams chart
Common amounts, rounded for the kitchen.
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 0.5 tbsp | 6.41 grams |
| 1 tablespoon | 12.8 grams |
| 2 tbsp | 25.6 grams |
| 3 tbsp | 38.4 grams |
| 4 tbsp | 51.3 grams |
| 5 tbsp | 64.1 grams |
| 6 tbsp | 76.9 grams |
| 8 tbsp | 103 grams |
| 10 tbsp | 128 grams |
| 12 tbsp | 154 grams |
| 16 tbsp | 205 grams |
Frequently asked questions
- How many grams is 1 tablespoon of shortening?
- 1 tablespoon of shortening is about 12.8 grams, based on a density of 205 grams per cup.
- Why isn't this the same for every ingredient?
- Because volume and weight only line up through density. Shortening weighs 205 g per cup, so its conversion differs from flour, sugar, or water.