How Much Is 2 Cups of Maple Syrup in Grams?
2 cups of maple syrup equals 624.00 g. Maple syrup has a density of 312g per cup (312g per cup), which means it's relatively heavy compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 2 cups of all-purpose flour would be 250.32 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2 cups of maple syrup
- 1 cup of maple syrup = 312g
- 2 × 312 = 624g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
Quick check: 2 cups is just double the single-cup weight. 1 cup = 312g, so 2 = 624g.
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 (2 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 2 cups of maple syrup (624g) is close in weight to a basketball (624g).
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?
The US cup (236.588 ml) is slightly smaller than the metric cup used in Australia and some other countries (250 ml). When following recipes from different countries, check which cup standard is being used.
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.