How Much Is 1 Quart of Maple Syrup in Grams?
1 quart of maple syrup weighs 1,248.00 g. This is based on maple syrup having a density of 312g per cup. Because quarts measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 1 quart.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 quart of maple syrup
- 1 quart of maple syrup = 1,248g
- 1 × 1,248 = 1,248g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
For 1 quart of maple syrup, just remember: 1,248g. Double it for 2 quarts (2,496g), halve it for a half quart (624g).
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 quarts measurements. Your amount (1 quart) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 quart of maple syrup (1,248g) is close in weight to a bottle of wine (1,200g).
Other Amounts of Maple Syrup
| Quarts | US Grams | UK Quart |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 quarts | 624.00 g | 749.39 g |
| 1 quart | 1,248.00 g | 1,498.78 g |
| 1.5 quarts | 1,872.00 g | 2,248.17 g |
| 2 quarts | 2,496.00 g | 2,997.56 g |
| 3 quarts | 3,744.00 g | 4,496.35 g |
| 4 quarts | 4,992.00 g | 5,995.13 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Quart?
The quart gets its name from "quarter" (of a gallon). One US quart is about 5.7% smaller than 1 liter (946 ml vs 1,000 ml). Always use the exact unit your recipe specifies.
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.