How many grams are in a cup of molasses?
A US cup (236.6 ml) of molasses weighs about 338 grams, liquid. Published charts differ slightly, from 337 to 340 grams, because of how the ingredient is scooped and how finely it is ground or packed. The figure here is the average of two independent sources.
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 338 g | 11.9 oz |
| 2 cup | 676 g | 23.8 oz |
| 3 cup | 1,010 g | 35.8 oz |
| 4 cup | 1,350 g | 47.7 oz |
| 1/8 cup | 42.3 g | 1.49 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 84.5 g | 2.98 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 113 g | 3.97 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 169 g | 5.96 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 225 g | 7.95 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 254 g | 8.94 oz |
| 1 1/2 cup | 507 g | 17.9 oz |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of molasses
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 21.1 g | 0.75 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 42.3 g | 1.49 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 7.04 g | 0.25 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 21.1 g | 0.75 oz |
A US cup holds 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons, so one tablespoon of molasses is about 21.1 grams.
Grams of molasses to cups
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.07 cups | 1.18 tablespoons |
| 50 g | 0.15 cups | 2.37 tablespoons |
| 100 g | 0.3 cups | 4.73 tablespoons |
| 125 g | 0.37 cups | 5.92 tablespoons |
| 150 g | 0.44 cups | 7.1 tablespoons |
| 200 g | 0.59 cups | 9.47 tablespoons |
| 250 g | 0.74 cups | 11.8 tablespoons |
| 500 g | 1.48 cups | 23.7 tablespoons |
Metric cups and other cup sizes
The figures above use the US customary cup of 236.6 ml. A metric cup is 250 ml, so a metric cup of molasses weighs about 357 grams. UK recipes that say "cup" usually mean a 250 ml metric cup, which is why weighing in grams is more reliable than measuring by volume.
Measuring molasses accurately
Molasses is incredibly thick and sticky, making it difficult to pour cleanly from a measuring cup. Lightly greasing the cup helps it slide out, but some residue always remains behind. Weighing molasses in grams directly into your mixing bowl is the standard professional method for getting the right amount.
More baking conversions
- All Purpose Flour cups to grams: 1 cup is 120 g
- Granulated Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 200 g
- Brown Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 220 g
- Powdered Sugar cups to grams: 1 cup is 120 g
- Butter cups to grams: 1 cup is 227 g
- Honey cups to grams: 1 cup is 340 g
- Milk cups to grams: 1 cup is 242 g
- Water cups to grams: 1 cup is 237 g
FAQ
How many grams are in 1 cup of molasses?
One US cup of molasses is about 338 grams (11.9 oz).
How many cups is 100 grams of molasses?
100 grams of molasses is about 0.3 cups, or 4.73 tablespoons.
Is a cup of molasses the same in every country?
No. A US cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup is 250 ml, and older UK recipes may use a larger imperial cup. A metric cup of molasses is about 357 grams.
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