Maple Syrup:
Grams to Cups
By Stefan Ulrich · Last updated
Pure maple syrup weighs 313 grams per cup — heavier than water (240 g) but lighter than honey (340 g). The difference reflects maple syrup's lower sugar concentration: roughly 66% sugar compared to honey's 80%.
How much Maple Syrup weighs at each cup measure.
Convert Maple Syrup
1 cup = 313 grams
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Quick reference
Measurement Table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 7 g | 0.25 oz |
| 1 tbsp | 20 g | 0.71 oz |
| ⅛ cup | 39 g | 1.38 oz |
| ¼ cup | 78 g | 2.75 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 104 g | 3.67 oz |
| ½ cup | 157 g | 5.54 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 209 g | 7.37 oz |
| ¾ cup | 235 g | 8.29 oz |
| 1 cup | 313 g | 11.04 oz |
| 1¼ cups | 391 g | 13.79 oz |
| 1½ cups | 470 g | 16.58 oz |
| 2 cups | 626 g | 22.08 oz |
| 3 cups | 939 g | 33.12 oz |
About Maple Syrup
Grade A (formerly Grade B) dark maple syrup, the variety most often used in baking, measures consistently at 310–315 g/cup across brands. The darker the grade, the more mineral complexity and caramel-like depth — but the density remains nearly constant.
Maple syrup behaves similarly to honey in baking with one key difference: it's thinner and flows more easily. This makes it somewhat easier to measure accurately by volume, though weighing is still the most reliable method.
Substituting maple syrup for honey: use a 1:1 ratio by weight. The flavor profiles differ — maple is less intensely sweet and more complex — but the sugar and liquid ratios are close enough to work directly. Expect slightly less browning than with honey.
Maple syrup vs. maple-flavored pancake syrup: the flavored syrup is mostly corn syrup with artificial flavoring and weighs approximately 300 g/cup. If you're baking with it, the weight is close but the flavor and sugar type differ significantly.
Tips for measuring Maple Syrup
- Use a liquid measuring cup at eye level — maple syrup pours cleanly unlike honey.
- 1 cup pure maple syrup can replace 1 cup honey (same weight, different flavor).
- Reduce other recipe liquids by 2–3 tbsp when substituting for granulated sugar.
- Lower baking temp slightly — maple syrup causes moderate additional browning.
- Maple syrup pours easily, but it still needs a liquid measuring cup for accuracy at the 1/4- and 1/2-cup marks.
Common mistakes
- Substituting pancake syrup (corn syrup-based) in place of pure maple syrup
- Not adjusting liquid content when swapping for granulated sugar
- Using a dry cup can make the syrup appear too full because of the meniscus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many grams in a cup of Maple Syrup?
- 1 cup of Maple Syrup weighs 313 grams — the standard used in most American recipes. Use the converter above for any other amount.
- How many grams is 1 tablespoon of Maple Syrup?
- 1 tablespoon of Maple Syrup weighs about 20 grams. The full table above lists every common cup fraction.
- What's the most common mistake when measuring Maple Syrup?
- Substituting pancake syrup (corn syrup-based) in place of pure maple syrup. Weighing on a kitchen scale avoids it entirely.
- How do I measure sticky Maple Syrup cleanly?
- Lightly grease the cup or spoon first — maple Syrup then slides out completely, so the gram weight stays accurate.