The women's shot put event at the 1978 Commonwealth Games was held on 8 August at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Results Rank Name Nationality Result Notes Gael Mulhall 17.31 Carmen Ionesco 16.45 Judy Oakes 16.14 Angela Littlewood 15.71 Beverley Francis 15.66 Venissa Head 15.52 Luigina Torso 15.09 Meg Ritchie 14.99 Lucette Moreau 14.92 10 Herina Malit 12.04 11 Branwen Smith 11.80

References

Final results (The Canberra Times)