How Much Is 5 Cups of Molasses in Grams?
5 cups of molasses weighs 1,700.00 g. This is based on molasses having a density of 340g per cup. Because cups measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 5 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 cups of molasses
- 1 cup of molasses = 340g
- 5 × 340 = 1,700g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For liquids, place your measuring cup on a flat surface and read at eye level. The bottom of the meniscus (the curve at the surface) should align with the measurement line.
Molasses at Different Amounts
How molasses scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (5 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 cups of molasses (1,700g) is close in weight to a laptop (1,500g).
Other Amounts of Molasses
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 85.00 g | 89.82 g | 102.08 g |
| 0.33 cups | 112.20 g | 118.56 g | 134.75 g |
| 0.5 cups | 170.00 g | 179.64 g | 204.16 g |
| 0.75 cups | 255.00 g | 269.46 g | 306.24 g |
| 1 cup | 340.00 g | 359.27 g | 408.32 g |
| 1.5 cups | 510.00 g | 538.91 g | 612.49 g |
| 2 cups | 680.00 g | 718.55 g | 816.65 g |
| 3 cups | 1,020.00 g | 1,077.82 g | 1,224.97 g |
| 4 cups | 1,360.00 g | 1,437.10 g | 1,633.30 g |
| 5 cups | 1,700.00 g | 1,796.37 g | 2,041.62 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?
Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.