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¼ US Cup Pure Maple Syrup = 78g

¼ US Cup of pure maple syrup weighs 78 grams (2.75 ounces or 0.17 pounds; 59.1 mL or 4 tablespoons in volume) when measured poured liquid at a verified bulk density of 312g per 236.6 mL US Customary cup.

Imperial weight: 2.75 oz (0.17 lb) • Volume: 59.1 mL (4 tbsp)

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Measuring density
Converted Measure
0.25 US cup Pure Maple Syrup (poured liquid) =
78 g
Physical scoop breakdown0.25 cups
1/4 cup
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Grams
78 g
Ounces
2.75 oz
US Cups
¼ cup
Metric (250mL)
0.24 c
Tablespoons
4 tbsp
Milliliters
59.1 mL

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.

Batch Scaling Around ¼ US Cup Pure Maple Syrup

Batch scaling conversion table around ¼ US Cup of Pure Maple Syrup (0.5× to 3× recipe batches in grams, ounces, US cups, and milliliters)
Batch Scale Weight (g / oz) US Cups & Spoons Metric (mL)
Half Batch (0.5×) 39g (1.38 oz) ⅛ cup 29.6 mL
Standard (1×) 78g (2.75 oz) ¼ cup 59.1 mL
1.5× Batch 117g (4.13 oz) ⅓ cup + 2 tsp 88.7 mL
Double Batch (2×) 156g (5.5 oz) ½ cup 118.3 mL
Triple Batch (3×) 234g (8.25 oz) ¾ cup 177.4 mL

Measuring ¼ US Cup of Pure Maple Syrup in the Kitchen

Measured poured liquid at a verified bulk density of 312g per US cup, ¼ US cup of pure maple syrup weighs 78 grams (2.75 ounces). Measured using the boiled down / maple cream method (325g/cup), that same ¼ cup holds 81.3g — a 3.3g difference in your mixing bowl.

Pour at eye level in a liquid measuring cup on a flat surface, or weigh in a bowl on a digital kitchen scale.

Source note: USDA FoodData Central #169659 (standard 66° Brix maple sap density)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is ¼ cup of pure maple syrup? ▾

¼ US Cup of pure maple syrup measured poured liquid weighs 78 grams (2.75 ounces).

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.