Density: 1.437 g/ml • Sugars & Sweeteners
| From | To | Equals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cups | g | 340 |
| 1 cups | tbsp | 16 |
| 1 cups | tsp | 48 |
| 1 tbsp | g | 21.25 |
| 1 tbsp | tsp | 3 |
| 1 tsp | g | 7.08 |
| 1 oz | g | 28.35 |
| 1 g | cups | 0.003 |
| 1 g | tbsp | 0.047 |
Molasses has a density of 1.437 g/ml. One cup of molasses weighs approximately 340 grams. For the most accurate baking, always weigh ingredients on a kitchen scale.
Source: King Arthur Baking Company & USDA National Nutrient Database
| Grams | Cups | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | ≈ 0.15 cups | ≈ 2.4 tbsp | ≈ 7.1 tsp |
| 100 g | ≈ 0.29 cups | ≈ 4.7 tbsp | ≈ 14.1 tsp |
| 150 g | ≈ 0.44 cups | ≈ 7.1 tbsp | ≈ 21.2 tsp |
| 200 g | ≈ 0.59 cups | ≈ 9.4 tbsp | ≈ 28.2 tsp |
| 250 g | ≈ 0.74 cups | ≈ 11.8 tbsp | ≈ 35.3 tsp |
| 300 g | ≈ 0.88 cups | ≈ 14.1 tbsp | ≈ 42.4 tsp |
| 400 g | ≈ 1.18 cups | ≈ 18.8 tbsp | ≈ 56.5 tsp |
| 500 g | ≈ 1.47 cups | ≈ 23.5 tbsp | ≈ 70.6 tsp |
Approximate values based on density of 1.437 g/ml. Always weigh for precision.
1 US cup of molasses weighs approximately 340 grams. This is based on the ingredient's density of 1.437 g/ml, which is the standard used by professional bakers.
1 tablespoon of molasses weighs approximately 21.2 grams (1/16 of a cup). Use the converter above for any amount.
1 teaspoon of molasses weighs approximately 7.08 grams (1/48 of a cup).
100 grams of molasses is approximately 0.29 cups (about 5 tablespoons). Weighing is always more accurate than measuring by volume.
Yes — in professional baking standards, 1 US cup of molasses equals 340 grams. Always use a kitchen scale for the most accurate results, since how ingredients settle in a cup can vary.