fats
Vegetable Oil:
Grams to Cups
218 g
per cup
109 g
per ½ cup
55 g
per ¼ cup
By Stefan Ulrich · Last updated
Liquid vegetable oil has a reference of 218 g per cup on this site. This covers pourable oil, not solid shortening or an oil-and-water spread.
Convert: Vegetable Oil
1 US cup ≈ 218 g
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Quick reference
How much Vegetable Oil weighs at each cup measure.
Measurement Table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 5 g | 0.18 oz |
| 1 tbsp | 14 g | 0.49 oz |
| ⅛ cup | 27 g | 0.95 oz |
| ¼ cup | 55 g | 1.94 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 73 g | 2.57 oz |
| ½ cup | 109 g | 3.84 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 145 g | 5.11 oz |
| ¾ cup | 164 g | 5.78 oz |
| 1 cup | 218 g | 7.69 oz |
| 1¼ cups | 273 g | 9.63 oz |
| 1½ cups | 327 g | 11.53 oz |
| 2 cups | 436 g | 15.38 oz |
| 3 cups | 654 g | 23.07 oz |
About Vegetable Oil
Place a liquid measuring jug on a level surface and read the mark at eye level. Allow the oil to drain into the bowl so the measured portion actually reaches the mixture.
Choose the oil specified for the recipe's flavour and method. Replacing butter with oil also removes butter's water and its ability to hold air during creaming; an equal volume is not a universal substitute.
Tips for measuring Vegetable Oil
- For small quantities, use a measuring spoon rather than the jug's broad marks.
- Check that strongly flavoured oil suits the recipe.
Common mistakes
- Treating solid shortening as the same ingredient as liquid vegetable oil.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many grams are in a cup of Vegetable Oil?
- This converter uses 218 g per US cup as its reference. Check the ingredient form and source notes above; use the recipe author's weight if one is provided.
- What should I check when using Vegetable Oil?
- For small quantities, use a measuring spoon rather than the jug's broad marks. Check that strongly flavoured oil suits the recipe.