Molasses cups to grams converter
Molasses is heavy and sticky, and a cup leaves some behind on the sides. Convert it to grams here so you can weigh it.
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How to use it
- Enter amount, measure and density.
- The result appears straight away and updates as you edit.
- Copy the result, or copy a link that keeps the same values to share it.
How it is calculated
Grams = volume in mL × 1.4244 g/mL. The density comes from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, "Molasses"): one US cup (236.59 mL) of molasses weighs 337 g. 1 oz = 28.3495 g.
Example
Inputs: Amount = 1, Measure = US cup (236.6 mL), Density = 1.4244 g/mL. Result: Weight in grams: 337 g; Weight in ounces: 11.89 oz; Volume in millilitres: 236.6 mL.
Limits and caveats
- Blackstrap molasses is slightly denser; edit the density if needed.
- The value is for room-temperature molasses.
Questions about this tool
How many grams are in a cup of molasses?
A US cup weighs about 337 g and a metric cup about 356 g.
How many grams is a tablespoon of molasses?
A 15 mL tablespoon weighs about 21.4 g.
Is molasses the same as date syrup?
No, molasses is a by-product of refining cane or beet sugar. Date syrup has its own converter here.