Molasses: Cups to Grams
1 cup of molasses weighs about 340 grams. Convert any amount instantly below.
Molasses conversion chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 42.5 g | 1.5 oz | 2 tbsp |
| 1/4 cup | 85 g | 3 oz | 4 tbsp |
| 1/3 cup | 113.3 g | 4 oz | 5.3 tbsp |
| 1/2 cup | 170 g | 6 oz | 8 tbsp |
| 2/3 cup | 226.7 g | 8 oz | 10.7 tbsp |
| 3/4 cup | 255 g | 9 oz | 12 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 340 g | 12 oz | 16 tbsp |
| 1 1/4 cup | 425 g | 15 oz | 20 tbsp |
| 1 1/3 cup | 453.3 g | 16 oz | 21.3 tbsp |
| 1 1/2 cup | 510 g | 18 oz | 24 tbsp |
| 1 3/4 cup | 595 g | 21 oz | 28 tbsp |
| 2 cup | 680 g | 24 oz | 32 tbsp |
| 3 cup | 1020 g | 36 oz | 48 tbsp |
Based on 340 g per US cup. Weights vary with brand and measuring method — for precise baking, use a scale.
Grams to cups: molasses
Working backwards from a weight? Here is how common gram amounts of molasses convert to cups (at 340 g per cup).
| Grams | Cups | Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.03 cups | 0.5 tbsp | 0.4 oz |
| 25 g | 0.07 cups | 1.2 tbsp | 0.9 oz |
| 50 g | 0.15 cups | 2.4 tbsp | 1.8 oz |
| 75 g | 0.22 cups | 3.5 tbsp | 2.6 oz |
| 100 g | 0.29 cups | 4.7 tbsp | 3.5 oz |
| 125 g | 0.37 cups | 5.9 tbsp | 4.4 oz |
| 150 g | 0.44 cups | 7.1 tbsp | 5.3 oz |
| 200 g | 0.59 cups | 9.4 tbsp | 7.1 oz |
| 250 g | 0.74 cups | 11.8 tbsp | 8.8 oz |
| 300 g | 0.88 cups | 14.1 tbsp | 10.6 oz |
| 500 g | 1.47 cups | 23.5 tbsp | 17.6 oz |
Measuring molasses accurately
Coat the cup with oil so this thick, dark syrup slides out instead of coating the walls and short-changing your recipe. Pour slowly and let it fully drain. Weighing 340g per cup straight into the bowl is cleaner and far less wasteful.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of molasses?
1 US cup of molasses weighs about 340 grams.
How many grams is 3/4 cup of molasses?
Three quarters of a US cup of molasses is about 255 grams (12 tablespoons).
How many grams is 2/3 cup of molasses?
2/3 of a US cup of molasses is about 226.7 grams.
How many grams is 1/2 cup of molasses?
Half a US cup of molasses is about 170 grams — half of the 340 g in a full cup.
How many grams is 1/3 cup of molasses?
A third of a US cup of molasses is about 113.3 grams.
How many grams is 1/4 cup of molasses?
A quarter US cup of molasses is about 85 grams (4 tablespoons).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of molasses?
1 tablespoon of molasses is about 21.3 grams (a cup is 16 tablespoons).
How many grams is 1 1/4 cups of molasses?
1 1/4 US cups of molasses weigh about 425 grams.
How many grams is 1 1/2 cups of molasses?
1 1/2 US cups of molasses weigh about 510 grams — one full cup (340 g) plus half a cup (170 g).
How many grams is 2 cups of molasses?
2 US cups of molasses weigh about 680 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of molasses?
100 grams of molasses is about 0.29 cups.
How many cups is 250 grams of molasses?
250 grams of molasses is about 0.74 cups (at 340 g per cup).
How many cups is 500 grams of molasses?
500 grams of molasses is about 1.47 cups.
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