Molasses: Cups to Grams
One US cup of molasses weighs about 337 grams (11.9 oz). Use the converter or the chart below for any amount.
Unit
cups
tablespoons
teaspoons
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grams
Ingredient
Molasses
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Approximate values. Density varies with how the ingredient is packed, sifted, or measured.
Molasses cups to grams chart
| Amount | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup molasses | 42.1 g | 1.5 oz |
| 1/4 cup molasses | 84.3 g | 3 oz |
| 1/3 cup molasses | 112 g | 4 oz |
| 1/2 cup molasses | 169 g | 5.9 oz |
| 2/3 cup molasses | 225 g | 7.9 oz |
| 3/4 cup molasses | 253 g | 8.9 oz |
| 1 cup molasses | 337 g | 11.9 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups molasses | 506 g | 17.8 oz |
| 2 cups molasses | 674 g | 23.8 oz |
| 3 cups molasses | 1011 g | 35.7 oz |
| 1 tablespoon molasses | 21.1 g | 0.7 oz |
| 1 teaspoon molasses | 7 g | 0.2 oz |
Measuring molasses accurately
Thick, heavy syrup. Because a cup measures volume rather than weight, the most reliable way to get the same result every time is to weigh molasses on a kitchen scale and aim for the gram figure above. The conversions on this page are based on the US cup of about 236.6 ml.
FAQ
- How many grams is 1 cup of molasses?
- One US cup of molasses weighs about 337 grams (11.9 oz). Thick, heavy syrup.
- How many grams is half a cup of molasses?
- Half a US cup of molasses is about 169 grams.
- How many grams is 1 tablespoon of molasses?
- One tablespoon of molasses is about 21.1 grams, since a tablespoon is one sixteenth of a cup.