Convert Golden Syrup from Cup (US) to Fluid Ounces

How many fluid ounces is 1 US cup of golden syrup?

1 US cup of golden syrup (light treacle) is 8.12 fluid ounces. 2 US cups of golden syrup is 16.23 fluid ounces. 1/2 US cup of golden syrup is 4.06 fluid ounces. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of golden syrup is 2.03 fluid ounces. 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 what 1 US cup of honey is in fluid ounces.

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 what 1 US cup of maple syrup is in fluid ounces.

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 what 1 US cup of molasses is in fluid ounces.

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8.12 Fluid Ounces

Common Golden Syrup Conversions

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

Cups (US)Fluid Ounces
0.25 cups (US)2.03 fl oz
0.5 cups (US)4.06 fl oz
0.75 cups (US)6.09 fl oz
1 cup (US)8.12 fl oz
1.25 cups (US)10.14 fl oz
1.5 cups (US)12.17 fl oz
2 cups (US)16.23 fl oz
2.5 cups (US)20.29 fl oz
3 cups (US)24.35 fl oz

Golden Syrup Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)fl ozcupgramsouncestbsptspml
0.25 cup (US)2.03 fl oz0.24 cup84 g2.96 oz4 tbsp12 tsp60 ml
0.5 cup (US)4.06 fl oz0.48 cup168 g5.93 oz8 tbsp24 tsp120 ml
1 cup (US)8.12 fl oz0.96 cup336 g11.86 oz16 tbsp48 tsp240 ml
2 cup (US)16.23 fl oz1.92 cup672 g23.71 oz32 tbsp96 tsp480 ml

For the reverse conversion, see 1 fluid ounce of golden syrup in US cups.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many fluid ounces is 1 US cup of golden syrup?
1 US cup of golden syrup is 8.12 fluid ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of golden syrup is 16.23 fluid ounces and 0.5 US cups is 4.06 fluid ounces. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the golden syrup converter
How many fluid ounces is 1.5 US cups of golden syrup?
1.5 US cups of golden syrup is 12.17 fluid ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of golden syrup is 8.12 fluid ounces and 2 US cups is 16.23 fluid ounces. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many fluid ounces is 2 US cups of golden syrup?
2 US cups of golden syrup is 16.23 fluid ounces. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of golden syrup is 8.12 fluid ounces, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact fluid ounces reading.
How many US cups of golden syrup is 8.12 fluid ounces?
8.12 fluid ounces of golden syrup is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between fluid ounces and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in fluid ounces. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Are golden syrup and light treacle the same thing?
Yes. Light treacle is another name for golden syrup, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of golden syrup is 8.12 fluid ounces under either name, and 2 US cups is 16.23 fluid ounces. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup (US) golden syrup in fluid ounces?
1/2 US cup of golden syrup is 4.06 fluid ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of golden syrup is 8.12 fluid ounces and 2 US cups is 16.23 fluid ounces. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 cup (US) golden syrup in fluid ounces?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of golden syrup is 2.03 fluid ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of golden syrup is 8.12 fluid ounces and 2 US cups is 16.23 fluid ounces. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

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