How Much Is 31.7 Ounces of Maple Syrup in Cups?
31.7 ounces of maple syrup equals 2.88 cups. Maple syrup has a density of 312g per cup. A lighter ingredient like flour (125g/cup) would fill more volume at the same weight, which is why ingredient-specific conversions matter.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 31.7 ounces of maple syrup
- Convert ounces to grams: 31.7 × 28.35 = 898.68g
- 1 cup of maple syrup = 312g
- 898.68g ÷ 312g/cup = 2.88 cups
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
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 ounces measurements. Your amount (31.7 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Maple Syrup
| Ounces | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 0.09 cups | 0.09 cups | 0.08 cups |
| 2 ounces | 0.18 cups | 0.17 cups | 0.15 cups |
| 3 ounces | 0.27 cups | 0.26 cups | 0.23 cups |
| 4 ounces | 0.36 cups | 0.34 cups | 0.30 cups |
| 5 ounces | 0.45 cups | 0.43 cups | 0.38 cups |
| 6 ounces | 0.55 cups | 0.52 cups | 0.45 cups |
| 8 ounces | 0.73 cups | 0.69 cups | 0.61 cups |
| 10 ounces | 0.91 cups | 0.86 cups | 0.76 cups |
| 12 ounces | 1.09 cups | 1.03 cups | 0.91 cups |
| 16 ounces | 1.45 cups | 1.38 cups | 1.21 cups |
| 31.7 ounces | 2.88 cups | 2.73 cups | 2.40 cups |
Understanding the Units
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.
What is a Cup?
In US cooking, a cup measures volume, not weight. One standard US cup holds 236.588 ml of liquid. Because different ingredients have different densities, a cup of one ingredient can weigh very differently from a cup of another.