Molasses: cups to grams
Use the converter to change any amount of molasses between cups, grams, ounces and spoons, or jump to the charts below. Weights are for a standard US cup (236.6 ml).
Molasses: cups to grams
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 43 g | 1.5 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 85 g | 3 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 113 g | 4 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 170 g | 6 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 227 g | 8 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 255 g | 8.99 oz |
| 1 cup | 340 g | 11.99 oz |
| 1 1/4 cups | 425 g | 14.99 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 510 g | 17.99 oz |
| 2 cups | 680 g | 23.99 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 850 g | 29.98 oz |
| 3 cups | 1,020 g | 35.98 oz |
| 4 cups | 1,360 g | 47.97 oz |
Molasses: grams to cups
| Grams | Cups | How to measure it |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.03 cups | 1.5 tsp |
| 25 g | 0.07 cups | 1 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.15 cups | 2 1/2 tbsp |
| 75 g | 0.22 cups | 3 1/2 tbsp |
| 100 g | 0.29 cups | 1/4 cup + 1 1/2 tsp |
| 125 g | 0.37 cups | 1/3 cup + 1 1/2 tsp |
| 150 g | 0.44 cups | 1/3 cup + 1 1/2 tbsp |
| 200 g | 0.59 cups | 1/2 cup + 1 1/2 tbsp |
| 250 g | 0.74 cups | 3/4 cup |
| 300 g | 0.88 cups | 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp |
| 400 g | 1.18 cups | 1 cup + 3 tbsp |
| 500 g | 1.47 cups | 1 1/2 cups |
| 750 g | 2.21 cups | 2 cups + 3 1/2 tbsp |
| 1000 g | 2.94 cups | 2 3/4 cups + 3 tbsp |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of molasses
How to measure molasses accurately
Granulated and powdered sugar are spooned and leveled. Brown sugar is packed firmly into the cup unless the recipe says otherwise.
For the most reliable result, weigh molasses on a digital kitchen scale: 340 g for every cup the recipe asks for.
Compare with similar ingredients
| Ingredient | 1 cup | 1/2 cup | 100 g in cups |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molasses | 340 g | 170 g | 0.29 |
| Granulated sugar | 198 g | 99 g | 0.51 |
| Brown sugar (packed) | 213 g | 107 g | 0.47 |
| Powdered sugar | 113 g | 57 g | 0.88 |
| Honey | 336 g | 168 g | 0.3 |
| Maple syrup | 312 g | 156 g | 0.32 |
| Corn syrup | 312 g | 156 g | 0.32 |
Molasses conversion FAQ
How many grams is 1 cup of molasses?
1 cup of molasses weighs 340 grams (11.99 oz), using a standard US cup of 236.6 ml.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of molasses?
1/2 cup of molasses is 170 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of molasses?
100 grams of molasses is 0.29 cups, which you can measure as 1/4 cup + 1 1/2 tsp.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of molasses?
1 tablespoon of molasses weighs about 21 grams, and 1 teaspoon about 7.1 grams.
Why doesn’t a cup of molasses weigh the same as a cup of water?
A cup measures volume, not weight. Water weighs about 237 g per cup, but molasses has a different density, so the same cup holds 340 g. That is why weighing gives more reliable results than cups.
Other amounts in grams
Source: King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart. Last checked September 2026. Weights vary slightly by brand and how the cup is filled.
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