How Much Is 1 Cup of Maple Syrup in Grams?
Converting 1 cup of maple syrup to grams gives 312.00 g. One cup of maple syrup weighs 312g. This conversion is specific to maple syrup because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 cup of maple syrup
- 1 cup of maple syrup = 312g
- 1 × 312 = 312g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
For 1 cup of maple syrup, just remember: 312g. Double it for 2 cups (624g), halve it for a half cup (156g).
Measuring Tip
Liquid densities vary: oils weigh less per cup than water, while syrups and honey weigh more. This is why ingredient-specific conversions matter even for liquids.
Maple Syrup at Different Amounts
How maple syrup scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (1 cup) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 cup of maple syrup (312g) is close in weight to a can of soup (305g).
Other Amounts of Maple Syrup
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 78.00 g | 82.42 g | 93.67 g |
| 0.33 cups | 102.96 g | 108.80 g | 123.65 g |
| 0.5 cups | 156.00 g | 164.84 g | 187.35 g |
| 0.75 cups | 234.00 g | 247.27 g | 281.02 g |
| 1 cup | 312.00 g | 329.69 g | 374.70 g |
| 1.5 cups | 468.00 g | 494.53 g | 562.05 g |
| 2 cups | 624.00 g | 659.37 g | 749.39 g |
| 3 cups | 936.00 g | 989.06 g | 1,124.09 g |
| 4 cups | 1,248.00 g | 1,318.75 g | 1,498.79 g |
| 5 cups | 1,560.00 g | 1,648.44 g | 1,873.49 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
A cup is a US customary unit of volume equal to 236.588 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces. It is the most common volume measurement in American recipes. One cup can be divided into 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
What is a Gram?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.