How Much Is 1 Ounce of Molasses in Cups?
1 ounce of molasses equals 0.08 cups. That's 28.35g, and Molasses has a density of 340g per cup. Because ounces measure weight and cups measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 ounce of molasses
- Convert ounces to grams: 1 × 28.35 = 28.35g
- 1 cup of molasses = 340g
- 28.35g ÷ 340g/cup = 0.08 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.
Molasses at Different Amounts
How molasses scales across common ounces measurements. Your amount (1 ounce) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Molasses
| Ounces | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 0.08 cups | 0.08 cups | 0.07 cups |
| 2 ounces | 0.17 cups | 0.16 cups | 0.14 cups |
| 3 ounces | 0.25 cups | 0.24 cups | 0.21 cups |
| 4 ounces | 0.33 cups | 0.32 cups | 0.28 cups |
| 5 ounces | 0.42 cups | 0.39 cups | 0.35 cups |
| 6 ounces | 0.50 cups | 0.47 cups | 0.42 cups |
| 8 ounces | 0.67 cups | 0.63 cups | 0.56 cups |
| 10 ounces | 0.83 cups | 0.79 cups | 0.69 cups |
| 12 ounces | 1.00 cup | 0.95 cups | 0.83 cups |
| 16 ounces | 1.33 cups | 1.26 cups | 1.11 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.