Cups of Maple syrup to grams

One US cup (240 ml) of pure maple syrup weighs about 315 grams (11.1 oz), measured liquid measure.

Pure maple syrup is a dense sugar solution: 315 g per US cup, about a third heavier than water. As a liquid it measures exactly — grade A or dark, the density is nearly identical.

Ingredient

315 grams

US cup · pure maple syrup · liquid measure

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Maple syrup by cup standard

The same volume weighs more in a larger cup. These figures scale the reference weight of 315 g per 240 ml US cup by each cup standard’s exact volume.

Maple syrup in grams per cup, by cup standard
Cups US cupUS customary cupMetric cupImperial cup
39 g39 g41 g47 g
¼ 79 g78 g82 g93 g
105 g104 g109 g124 g
½ 158 g155 g164 g186 g
210 g207 g219 g249 g
¾ 236 g233 g246 g280 g
1 315 g311 g328 g373 g
473 g466 g492 g559 g
2 630 g621 g656 g746 g

pure maple syrup, liquid measure. Reviewed 2026-08.

Tablespoons and teaspoons

Spoon measures use the US definitions: 1 tablespoon = 14.79 ml (16 per cup) and 1 teaspoon = 4.93 ml (3 per tablespoon).

Maple syrup per tablespoon and teaspoon
Measure Grams (g) Ounces (oz)
1 tsp 6.5 0.23
1 tbsp 19.4 0.68
2 tbsp 38.8 1.37
4 tbsp (¼ cup) 77.6 2.74
8 tbsp (½ cup) 155.3 5.48
16 tbsp (1 cup) 310.5 10.95

How to measure Maple syrup by volume

  1. Measure in a liquid cup at eye level, or weigh it straight into the bowl.
  2. Lightly oiling the cup helps the syrup release completely.
  3. “Pancake syrup” (corn-syrup based) is a different product; it runs slightly heavier per cup.

Why the weight varies

Pure maple syrup varies only slightly with grade and temperature; table (pancake) syrup blends can weigh a little more.

Maple syrup is about a third water, so swapping it for sugar changes a recipe’s liquid balance — most conversions reduce other liquids by roughly 3 tablespoons per cup of syrup. Weight-accurate substitution starts with the correct 315 g figure.

Which value we publish, and why

We publish 315 g per US cup (USDA FoodData Central); King Arthur’s 156 g per ½ cup scales to 312 g.

Values you may see elsewhere

Sources: USDA FDC · King Arthur . Reference weight verified against USDA FDC, King Arthur. Reviewed 2026-08. Conversions are estimates — ingredient weight varies with packing and brand.

Frequently asked questions

How many grams are in 1 cup of Maple syrup?

One US cup (240 ml) of pure maple syrup weighs about 315 grams. A US customary cup (236.6 ml) holds about 311 g, a metric cup (250 ml) about 328 g, and an imperial cup (284.1 ml) about 373 g.

How many grams is 1 tablespoon of Maple syrup?

One US tablespoon (14.79 ml) of pure maple syrup weighs about 19.4 g, and one teaspoon (4.93 ml) about 6.5 g.

How many ounces is 1 cup of Maple syrup?

One US cup of pure maple syrup weighs about 11.1 oz (315 g). Note these are weight ounces — for liquids, don’t confuse them with fluid ounces, which measure volume.