Convert Golden Syrup from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of golden syrup?

1 US cup of golden syrup (light treacle) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of golden syrup is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of golden syrup is 8 tablespoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of golden syrup is 4 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric cup converter →
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
  • A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
  • One metric tablespoon of golden syrup weighs about 21 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 20.7 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 28 grams.

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 tablespoons.

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 tablespoons.

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 tablespoons.

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16 Tablespoon

Common Golden Syrup Conversions

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

Cups (US)Tablespoons
0.25 cups (US)4 tbsp
0.5 cups (US)8 tbsp
0.75 cups (US)12 tbsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp
1.25 cups (US)20 tbsp
1.5 cups (US)24 tbsp
2 cups (US)32 tbsp
2.5 cups (US)40 tbsp
3 cups (US)48 tbsp

Golden Syrup Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestspmlfl oz
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup84 g2.96 oz12 tsp60 ml2.03 fl oz
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup168 g5.93 oz24 tsp120 ml4.06 fl oz
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup336 g11.86 oz48 tsp240 ml8.12 fl oz
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup672 g23.71 oz96 tsp480 ml16.23 fl oz

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the cups (US) to tablespoons volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of golden syrup in tablespoons?
1 US cup of golden syrup is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of golden syrup is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 tablespoons. 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 tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of golden syrup?
1.5 US cups of golden syrup is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of golden syrup is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 US cups of golden syrup in tablespoons?
2 US cups of golden syrup is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of golden syrup is 16 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many US cups of golden syrup is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of golden syrup is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. 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 16 tablespoons under either name, and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. 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 tablespoons?
1/2 US cup of golden syrup is 8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of golden syrup is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. 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 tablespoons?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of golden syrup is 4 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of golden syrup is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. 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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