How Much Is 2.87 Cups of Maple Syrup in Ounces?
2.87 cups of maple syrup weighs 31.59 oz. This is based on maple syrup having a density of 312g per cup. Because cups measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 2.87 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2.87 cups of maple syrup
- 1 cup of maple syrup = 312g
- 2.87 × 312 = 895.44g
- Convert grams to ounces: 895.44 ÷ 28.3495 = 31.59 oz
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.
Maple Syrup at Different Amounts
How maple syrup scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (2.87 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 2.87 cups of maple syrup (895.44g) is close in weight to a 2 lb bag of sugar (907g).
Other Amounts of Maple Syrup
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 2.75 oz | 2.91 oz | 3.30 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 3.63 oz | 3.84 oz | 4.36 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 5.50 oz | 5.81 oz | 6.61 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 8.25 oz | 8.72 oz | 9.91 oz |
| 1 cup | 11.01 oz | 11.63 oz | 13.22 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 16.51 oz | 17.44 oz | 19.83 oz |
| 2 cups | 22.01 oz | 23.26 oz | 26.43 oz |
| 2.87 cups | 31.59 oz | 33.38 oz | 37.93 oz |
| 3 cups | 33.02 oz | 34.89 oz | 39.65 oz |
| 4 cups | 44.02 oz | 46.52 oz | 52.87 oz |
| 5 cups | 55.03 oz | 58.15 oz | 66.09 oz |
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 an Ounce?
An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.