How much does shortening cost?
Updated ยท
Shortening costs about $0.20 per ounce at typical US grocery prices, or about $0.09 per tablespoon and $3.20 per pound.
Cost of shortening in a recipe
What the amounts recipes usually call for cost at $0.20 per ounce.
| Amount | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp | $0.03 |
| 1 tbsp | $0.09 |
| 2 tbsp | $0.18 |
| 1 oz | $0.20 |
Shortening price in other units
- Per teaspoon: $0.03
- Per tablespoon: $0.09
- Per cup: $1.45
- Per pound: $3.20
- Per 100 grams: $0.71
Compared with other baking essentials
Price your own recipe
Open the free recipe pricing calculator with shortening already filled in, add your other ingredients, packaging and time, and it works out the cost per item and a selling price. Change the price to what you actually paid.
Where this price comes from
This is the default price the CrumbCounts catalog uses for shortening: a typical US supermarket shelf price for a standard package, converted to a price per ounce. It is an estimate, not a measured average. Brand, store, region and package size all change what you pay, so your own receipts are the most accurate source. Conversions between cups and weight use standard baking densities.
Frequently asked questions
How much does 1 tbsp of shortening cost?
About $0.09, at a typical price of $0.20 per ounce. 1 tsp is about $0.03 and 2 tbsp is about $0.18.
How do I work out the cost of shortening in a recipe?
Convert the amount the recipe uses into the unit you buy it in, then multiply by the price. At $0.20 per ounce, use your own receipt price if it differs: the free CrumbCounts calculator does the unit conversion for you.
More baking essentials prices
- Active Dry Yeast $0.24 per teaspoon
- Baking Powder $0.45 per ounce
- Baking Soda $0.15 per ounce
- Chocolate Chips $0.65 per ounce
- Cocoa Powder $1.20 per ounce
- Cornstarch $0.12 per ounce
- Cream Of Tartar $1.50 per ounce
- Dark Chocolate $1.10 per ounce