Convert Golden Syrup from Cup to Grams

How many grams is 1 cup of golden syrup?

1 cup of golden syrup (light treacle) is 350 grams. 2 cups of golden syrup is 700 grams. 1/2 cup of golden syrup is 175 grams. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of golden syrup is 87.5 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml), so 1 cup is 350 g. A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml and holds about 336 g. Use the US 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 →

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 cup of honey is in grams.

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 cup of maple syrup is in grams.

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 cup of molasses is in grams.

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Golden Syrup Measurement Converter

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350 Grams

Common Golden Syrup Conversions

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

CupsGrams
0.25 cups87.5 g
0.5 cups175 g
0.75 cups262.5 g
1 cup350 g
1.25 cups437.5 g
1.5 cups525 g
2 cups700 g
2.5 cups875 g
3 cups1050 g

Golden Syrup Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting golden syrup from Cup to Grams and other measurements.

cupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptspmlfl oz
0.25 cup87.5 g3.09 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp62.5 ml2.11 fl oz
0.5 cup175 g6.18 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp125 ml4.23 fl oz
1 cup350 g12.35 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp250 ml8.45 fl oz
2 cup700 g24.7 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp500 ml16.91 fl oz

For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of golden syrup in cups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of golden syrup in grams?
1 cup of golden syrup is 350 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of golden syrup is 700 grams and 0.5 cups is 175 grams. 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 grams is 1.5 cups of golden syrup?
1.5 cups of golden syrup is 525 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of golden syrup is 350 grams and 2 cups is 700 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 cups of golden syrup in grams?
2 cups of golden syrup is 700 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of golden syrup is 350 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
How many cups of golden syrup is 350 grams?
350 grams of golden syrup is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 cup of light treacle in grams?
Light treacle is another name for golden syrup, so 1 cup of light treacle is 350 grams, exactly the same as golden syrup. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 700 grams and 0.5 cups is 175 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
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 cup of golden syrup is 350 grams under either name, and 2 cups is 700 grams. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup golden syrup in grams?
1/2 cup of golden syrup is 175 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of golden syrup is 350 grams and 2 cups is 700 grams. 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 golden syrup in grams?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of golden syrup is 87.5 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of golden syrup is 350 grams and 2 cups is 700 grams. 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.
Is 1 cup of golden syrup 350 or 336 grams?
A cup of golden syrup weighs 350 grams in a metric cup (250 ml) and about 336 grams in a US cup (240 ml), since the metric cup holds a little more. Most US recipes mean the US cup, while UK, Australian, and European recipes use the metric cup. The difference is small but worth checking when a recipe is precise. Weigh on a scale for the most reliable result.

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