Convert Golden Syrup from Cup to Ounces

How many ounces is 1 cup of golden syrup?

1 cup of golden syrup (light treacle) is 12.35 ounces. 2 cups of golden syrup is 24.7 ounces. 1/2 cup of golden syrup is 6.18 ounces. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of golden syrup is 3.09 ounces. 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 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 cup of maple syrup is in 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 cup of molasses is in ounces.

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12.35 Ounces

Common Golden Syrup Conversions

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

CupsOunces
0.25 cups3.09 oz
0.5 cups6.18 oz
0.75 cups9.26 oz
1 cup12.35 oz
1.25 cups15.44 oz
1.5 cups18.52 oz
2 cups24.7 oz
2.5 cups30.88 oz
3 cups37.05 oz

Golden Syrup Conversion Chart

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

cupouncesgramscup(US)tbsptspmlfl oz
0.25 cup3.09 oz87.5 g0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp62.5 ml2.11 fl oz
0.5 cup6.18 oz175 g0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp125 ml4.23 fl oz
1 cup12.35 oz350 g1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp250 ml8.45 fl oz
2 cup24.7 oz700 g2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp500 ml16.91 fl oz

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of golden syrup in ounces?
1 cup of golden syrup is 12.35 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of golden syrup is 24.7 ounces and 0.5 cups is 6.18 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 ounces is 1.5 cups of golden syrup?
1.5 cups of golden syrup is 18.52 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of golden syrup is 12.35 ounces and 2 cups is 24.7 ounces. 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 ounces?
2 cups of golden syrup is 24.7 ounces. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of golden syrup is 12.35 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 ounces reading.
How many cups of golden syrup is 12.35 ounces?
12.35 ounces of golden syrup is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between ounces and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in ounces. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 cup of light treacle in ounces?
Light treacle is another name for golden syrup, so 1 cup of light treacle is 12.35 ounces, exactly the same as golden syrup. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 24.7 ounces and 0.5 cups is 6.18 ounces. 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 12.35 ounces under either name, and 2 cups is 24.7 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 golden syrup in ounces?
1/2 cup of golden syrup is 6.18 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of golden syrup is 12.35 ounces and 2 cups is 24.7 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 golden syrup in ounces?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of golden syrup is 3.09 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of golden syrup is 12.35 ounces and 2 cups is 24.7 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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