Convert Golden Syrup from Tablespoon to Cup

How many cups is 1 tablespoon of golden syrup?

1 tablespoon of golden syrup (light treacle) is 0.06 cups. 2 tablespoons of golden syrup is 0.12 cups. 1/2 tablespoon of golden syrup is 0.03 cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of golden syrup is 0.01 cups. 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 tablespoon of honey is in cups.

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 tablespoon of maple syrup is in cups.

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 tablespoon of molasses is in cups.

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0.06 Cup

Common Golden Syrup Conversions

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

TablespoonsCups
1 tbsp0.06 cups
2 tbsp0.12 cups
3 tbsp0.18 cups
4 tbsp0.24 cups
6 tbsp0.36 cups
8 tbsp0.48 cups
10 tbsp0.6 cups
12 tbsp0.72 cups
16 tbsp0.96 cups

Golden Syrup Conversion Chart

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

tbspcupgramsouncescup(US)tspmlfl oz
1 tbsp0.06 cup21 g0.74 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp15 ml0.51 fl oz
2 tbsp0.12 cup42 g1.48 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp30 ml1.01 fl oz
3 tbsp0.18 cup63 g2.22 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp45 ml1.52 fl oz
4 tbsp0.24 cup84 g2.96 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp60 ml2.03 fl oz

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 tablespoon of golden syrup in cups?
1 tablespoon of golden syrup is 0.06 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of golden syrup is 0.12 cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 cups. 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 cups is 1.5 tablespoons of golden syrup?
1.5 tablespoons of golden syrup is 0.09 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of golden syrup is 0.06 cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 tablespoons of golden syrup in cups?
2 tablespoons of golden syrup is 0.12 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of golden syrup is 0.06 cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact cups reading.
How many tablespoons of golden syrup is 0.06 cups?
0.06 cups of golden syrup is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 tablespoon of light treacle in cups?
Light treacle is another name for golden syrup, so 1 tablespoon of light treacle is 0.06 cups, exactly the same as golden syrup. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 0.12 cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 cups. 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 tablespoon of golden syrup is 0.06 cups under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 tbsp golden syrup in cups?
1/2 tablespoon of golden syrup is 0.03 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of golden syrup is 0.06 cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 cups. 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 tbsp golden syrup in cups?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of golden syrup is 0.01 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of golden syrup is 0.06 cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.12 cups. 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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