Convert Golden Syrup from Cup to Millilitres

How many millilitres is 1 cup of golden syrup?

1 cup of golden syrup (light treacle) is 250 millilitres. 2 cups of golden syrup is 500 millilitres. 1/2 cup of golden syrup is 125 millilitres. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of golden syrup is 62.5 millilitres. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less. 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 millilitres.

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 millilitres.

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 millilitres.

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250 Millilitres

Common Golden Syrup Conversions

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

CupsMillilitres
0.25 cups62.5 ml
0.5 cups125 ml
0.75 cups187.5 ml
1 cup250 ml
1.25 cups312.5 ml
1.5 cups375 ml
2 cups500 ml
2.5 cups625 ml
3 cups750 ml

Golden Syrup Conversion Chart

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

cupmlgramsouncescup(US)tbsptspfl oz
0.25 cup62.5 ml87.5 g3.09 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp2.11 fl oz
0.5 cup125 ml175 g6.18 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp4.23 fl oz
1 cup250 ml350 g12.35 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp8.45 fl oz
2 cup500 ml700 g24.7 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp16.91 fl oz

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of golden syrup in millilitres?
1 cup of golden syrup is 250 millilitres. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of golden syrup is 500 millilitres and 0.5 cups is 125 millilitres. 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 millilitres is 1.5 cups of golden syrup?
1.5 cups of golden syrup is 375 millilitres. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of golden syrup is 250 millilitres and 2 cups is 500 millilitres. 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 millilitres?
2 cups of golden syrup is 500 millilitres. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of golden syrup is 250 millilitres, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact millilitres reading.
How many cups of golden syrup is 250 millilitres?
250 millilitres of golden syrup is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between millilitres and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in millilitres. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 cup of light treacle in millilitres?
Light treacle is another name for golden syrup, so 1 cup of light treacle is 250 millilitres, exactly the same as golden syrup. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 500 millilitres and 0.5 cups is 125 millilitres. 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 250 millilitres under either name, and 2 cups is 500 millilitres. 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 millilitres?
1/2 cup of golden syrup is 125 millilitres. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of golden syrup is 250 millilitres and 2 cups is 500 millilitres. 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 millilitres?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of golden syrup is 62.5 millilitres. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of golden syrup is 250 millilitres and 2 cups is 500 millilitres. 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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