Maple Syrup — Cups to Grams Conversion
One cup of maple syrup weighs 320g.
Maple Syrup Cups to Grams Chart
| Cups | Grams |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 80g |
| ⅓ cup | 107g |
| ½ cup | 160g |
| ¾ cup | 240g |
| 1 cup | 320g |
| 1½ cups | 480g |
| 2 cups | 640g |
| 3 cups | 960g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Measurement method: Liquid
Tablespoon & Teaspoon Weights
| Measure | Grams | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (US/UK — 15ml) | 20g | Standard in US, UK, Canada |
| 1 tbsp (Australian — 20ml) | 26.7g | One-third larger than US/UK |
| 1 tsp (5ml — universal) | 6.7g | Same worldwide |
About Maple Syrup
Boiled down from maple tree sap, pure maple syrup has a complex caramel-vanilla-woody flavour distinct from honey — less floral, more earthy. Adds moisture and a gentle complexity to baking.
Why the Weight Per Cup Varies
Slightly lighter than honey at 320g per cup, due to a marginally lower sugar concentration and higher water content. Always use pure maple syrup, not "pancake syrup," which is a thinner, artificial product.
Names in Different Countries
Graded by colour/intensity: Golden/Amber (lighter) to Dark/Very Dark (stronger maple flavour).
Common Recipe Uses
Pancakes, granola, oat bakes, maple-glazed dishes.
Substitutions
Honey substitutes 1:1. For sugar: ¾ cup maple syrup per 1 cup sugar, minus 3 tbsp other liquid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Grading reflects flavour intensity, not quality — Golden/Amber is lighter, Dark/Very Dark is more robust.
Yes, 1:1 — similar consistency, different (earthier) flavour.
Unopened, indefinitely in a cool dark place; once opened, refrigerate and use within a year.
No — it's a thinner, artificially flavoured corn-syrup-based product and behaves differently in baking.
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