Convert Golden Syrup from Cup to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 cup of golden syrup?

1 cup of golden syrup (light treacle) is 16.67 tablespoons. 2 cups of golden syrup is 33.33 tablespoons. 1/2 cup of golden syrup is 8.33 tablespoons. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of golden syrup is 4.17 tablespoons. 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 →
  • 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 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 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 cup of molasses is in tablespoons.

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Golden Syrup Measurement Converter

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16.67 Tablespoon

Common Golden Syrup Conversions

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

CupsTablespoons
0.25 cups4.17 tbsp
0.5 cups8.33 tbsp
0.75 cups12.5 tbsp
1 cup16.67 tbsp
1.25 cups20.83 tbsp
1.5 cups25 tbsp
2 cups33.33 tbsp
2.5 cups41.67 tbsp
3 cups50 tbsp

Golden Syrup Conversion Chart

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

cuptbspgramsouncescup(US)tspmlfl oz
0.25 cup4.17 tbsp87.5 g3.09 oz0.26 cup (US)12.5 tsp62.5 ml2.11 fl oz
0.5 cup8.33 tbsp175 g6.18 oz0.52 cup (US)25 tsp125 ml4.23 fl oz
1 cup16.67 tbsp350 g12.35 oz1.04 cup (US)50 tsp250 ml8.45 fl oz
2 cup33.33 tbsp700 g24.7 oz2.08 cup (US)100 tsp500 ml16.91 fl oz

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 cup of golden syrup in tablespoons?
1 cup of golden syrup is 16.67 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of golden syrup is 33.33 tablespoons and 0.5 cups is 8.33 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 cups of golden syrup?
1.5 cups of golden syrup is 25 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of golden syrup is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 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 cups of golden syrup in tablespoons?
2 cups of golden syrup is 33.33 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of golden syrup is 16.67 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 cups of golden syrup is 16.67 tablespoons?
16.67 tablespoons of golden syrup is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 cup of light treacle in tablespoons?
Light treacle is another name for golden syrup, so 1 cup of light treacle is 16.67 tablespoons, exactly the same as golden syrup. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons and 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. 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 16.67 tablespoons under either name, and 2 cups is 33.33 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 golden syrup in tablespoons?
1/2 cup of golden syrup is 8.33 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of golden syrup is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 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 golden syrup in tablespoons?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of golden syrup is 4.17 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of golden syrup is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 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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