The women's shot put event was, for the first time, part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

The competition was held on 4 August 1948.

The final was won by Micheline Ostermeyer of France.

[1] Since it was the first time this event took place, the following new Olympic record was set during this competition: All times are British Summer Time (UTC+1) Qual.

rule: qualification standard 12.30m (Q) or at least best 12 qualified (q).