How many cups of shortening equal one pound?

Answer 1

1 cup of shortening weighs 7 oz. So if 16 oz. = l pound, its about 2 1/4 cups. The best way to convert is to multiply how many cups you need by 16 oz., then divide by 7. That will get you back to cups.

Answer 2

One pound of shortening is equivalent to approximately 2 cups. This conversion is based on the fact that shortening has a density of about 0.48 grams per milliliter, and there are approximately 236.588 milliliters in one cup. Therefore, 1 pound of shortening, which is equivalent to 453.592 grams, would be approximately 946 milliliters, or 2 cups.