Convert Golden Syrup from Cup (US)

How much is 1 US cup of golden syrup?

1 US cup of golden syrup (light treacle) is 336 grams, about 11.86 ounces. 0.5 US cups of golden syrup is 168 grams and 2 US cups is 672 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

Golden syrup is a thick amber sugar syrup made from sugar cane juice, with a buttery toffee flavour. One metric cup (250 ml) of golden syrup weighs around 350 grams or 12.35 ounces, the same weight as honey. It is a British baking staple in flapjacks, treacle tart, gingerbread, and steamed puddings.

Golden syrup is so sticky that scooping a clean cup is hard. Weighing in grams or millilitres is the most reliable way to get the right amount without the mess of a coated measuring cup.

Also known as

  • light treacle
  • cane syrup

Honey and golden syrup are both thick liquid sweeteners, but honey carries floral notes from nectar while golden syrup gives a buttery toffee flavour. They weigh the same per cup (350 g), so swap 1:1 by volume in bakes that suit either flavour, like flapjacks or gingerbread. See honey in US cups.

Maple syrup is thinner than golden syrup and tastes of caramel and tree sap rather than toffee. Golden syrup is heavier (350 g vs 325 g per cup) and richer in flavour, so the two are not perfect 1:1 swaps; weigh and expect a sweeter, stickier result from golden syrup. See maple syrup in US cups.

Molasses is slightly lighter (340 g vs 350 g per cup) and much more bitter than golden syrup. Use it only in recipes designed for its strong, dark flavour, such as gingerbread or treacle tart. See molasses in US cups.

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Common Golden Syrup Conversions

Here are the most common golden syrup conversions from cups (US) to grams.

Cups (US)Grams
0.25 cups (US)84 g
0.5 cups (US)168 g
0.75 cups (US)252 g
1 cup (US)336 g
1.25 cups (US)420 g
1.5 cups (US)504 g
2 cups (US)672 g
2.5 cups (US)840 g
3 cups (US)1008 g

Golden Syrup Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting golden syrup from Cup (US) to other measurements.

cup(US)cupgramsouncestbsptspmlfl oz
0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup84 g2.96 oz4 tbsp12 tsp60 ml2.03 fl oz
0.5 cup (US)0.48 cup168 g5.93 oz8 tbsp24 tsp120 ml4.06 fl oz
1 cup (US)0.96 cup336 g11.86 oz16 tbsp48 tsp240 ml8.12 fl oz
2 cup (US)1.92 cup672 g23.71 oz32 tbsp96 tsp480 ml16.23 fl oz

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 US cup of golden syrup?
1 US cup of golden syrup is 336 grams, or 11.86 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups of golden syrup is 168 grams and 2 US cups is 672 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the golden syrup converter
How many grams is 1 US cup of golden syrup?
1 US cup of golden syrup is 336 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 US cups is 168 grams and 2 US cups is 672 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 US cup golden syrup in grams
How many US cups of golden syrup is 336 grams?
336 grams of golden syrup is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 US cup of golden syrup in ounces?
1 US cup of golden syrup is 11.86 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 US cups is 5.93 ounces and 2 US cups is 23.71 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 US cup golden syrup in ounces
How do US cups and tablespoons compare as units?
US cups and tablespoons are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Cups (US) to tablespoons

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