Cups to Grams: Maple Syrup
1 cup of maple syrup is about 312 grams. Enter any amount to convert it.
How many grams are in a cup of maple syrup?
One US cup of maple syrup weighs about 312 grams (11.0 ounces). Half a cup is about 156 g, and one tablespoon is about 20 g.
Maple syrup is thinner than honey but still heavier than water. Measure it in a liquid measuring cup set on a flat surface for the most accurate volume.
Maple Syrup conversion chart
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 78 g | 2.8 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 104 g | 3.7 oz |
| ½ cup | 156 g | 5.5 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 208 g | 7.3 oz |
| ¾ cup | 234 g | 8.3 oz |
| 1 cup | 312 g | 11.0 oz |
| 1½ cups | 468 g | 16.5 oz |
| 2 cups | 624 g | 22.0 oz |
| 1 tablespoon | 20 g | 0.7 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 6.5 g | 0.2 oz |
Weighing maple syrup
Pure maple syrup is boiled down to a set sugar concentration, so every grade, from golden to very dark, ends up with about the same density. That makes the 312 g per cup figure dependable across grades. A cup is about 8 percent lighter than a cup of honey (340 g), so swapping them by the cup gives slightly less sweetener.
Pour it into a liquid measuring cup set on a flat surface and read the line at eye level. Warm syrup flows more easily, so if the bottle has been in the refrigerator, let it sit out or warm it briefly before measuring. Syrups left in the cup leave a film, so weighing straight into the bowl wastes less.
Using maple syrup in place of sugar
To replace 1 cup of granulated sugar, use about ¾ cup of maple syrup (234 g in place of 200 g of sugar) and cut the other liquid by a few tablespoons. Because syrup browns quickly, bake at a slightly lower temperature, and expect a softer, moister crumb than with sugar.
Pancake syrup is a different product made mostly from corn syrup and flavorings. The weight per cup is similar but the flavor and the way it behaves in baking are not, so do not swap it into recipes that call for pure maple syrup. Larger containers are easy to convert: a pint (2 cups) holds about 624 g and a quart about 1,250 g. Refrigerate maple syrup after opening to prevent mold.
Frequently asked questions
How many cups is 100 grams of maple syrup?
100 g of maple syrup is about 0.32 cups.
How many grams is a tablespoon of maple syrup?
About 20 g, based on 312 g per cup and 16 tablespoons per cup.
How many cups is a pound of maple syrup?
A pound (454 g) is about 1½ cups.
Does dark maple syrup weigh more than golden?
Not meaningfully. The color grade reflects flavor, not density, since all pure syrup is cooked to nearly the same sugar content.
Can I use maple syrup instead of honey?
Yes, by weight, in most baking. Maple syrup is thinner, so batters may end up slightly wetter.