Pure Maple Syrup — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of pure maple syrup weighs 312 grams (11.01 ounces or 19.5g per tablespoon) when measured poured liquid; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 329.7g and 100g equals ⅓ cup for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: Test-kitchen baseline uses poured liquid (312g/cup). Switching to boiled down / maple cream (325g/cup) changes each cup by 13g—use the packing toggle on the scale bench to match your recipe.
Maple Syrup: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 312g per 236.6 mL US cup (poured liquid).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 6.5 g | 0.23 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 19.5 g | 0.69 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 39 g | 1.38 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 78 g | 2.75 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 104 g | 3.67 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 156 g | 5.5 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 208 g | 7.34 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 234 g | 8.25 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 312 g | 11.01 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 329.7 g | 11.63 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 468 g | 16.51 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 624 g | 22.01 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 936 g | 33.02 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 1248 g | 44.02 oz |
Maple Syrup: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1 ½ tsp | 0.03 c |
| 25 g | 1 tbsp + ¾ tsp | 0.08 c |
| 50 g | 2 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 0.16 c |
| 75 g | ¼ cup | 0.24 c |
| 100 g | ⅓ cup | 0.32 c |
| 125 g | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + ¼ tsp | 0.40 c |
| 150 g | ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp + 1 tsp | 0.48 c |
| 200 g | ½ cup + 2 tbsp + ¾ tsp | 0.64 c |
| 250 g | ¾ cup + 2 ½ tsp | 0.80 c |
| 300 g | ¾ cup + 3 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 0.96 c |
| 400 g | 1 ¼ cups + 1 ½ tsp | 1.28 c |
| 500 g | 1 ½ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 tsp | 1.60 c |
| 750 g | 2 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + ½ tsp | 2.40 c |
| 1000 g | 3 cups + 3 tbsp + ¾ tsp | 3.21 c |
How to Measure Pure Maple Syrup Accurately
Pour at eye level in a liquid measuring cup on a flat surface, or weigh in a bowl on a digital kitchen scale.
Packing Density Comparison (1 US Cup)
- poured liquid (Test-kitchen standard) 312 g
- Boiled down / maple cream 325 g
Data reference: USDA FoodData Central #169659 (standard 66° Brix maple sap density)
Common Culinary Uses
- Pancake and waffle topping
- Maple pecan pies
- Granola and roasted nut glaze
- Salmon and roasted root vegetable glazes
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- 1:1 by weight with honey or agave syrup, noting that honey is slightly sweeter and thicker
Exact Pure Maple Syrup Recipe Conversions
Grams & Ounces to Cups
Pure Maple Syrup Measuring FAQs
What is the difference between Grade A Amber and Dark maple syrup? ▾
Dark maple syrup is tapped later in the spring season and has a stronger, richer caramelized maple flavor and darker color.
Does real maple syrup need to be refrigerated after opening? ▾
Yes, pure maple syrup lacks synthetic preservatives and can develop mold at room temperature once opened.