Convert Golden Syrup from Tablespoon to Grams
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of golden syrup?
1 tablespoon of golden syrup (light treacle) is 21 grams. 2 tablespoons of golden syrup is 42 grams. 1/2 tablespoon of golden syrup is 10.5 grams. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of golden syrup is 5.25 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.
- 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.
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Related Golden Syrup Ingredients
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 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 tablespoon 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 tablespoon of molasses is in grams.
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Common Golden Syrup Conversions
Here are the most common golden syrup conversions from tablespoons to grams.
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 21 g |
| 2 tbsp | 42 g |
| 3 tbsp | 63 g |
| 4 tbsp | 84 g |
| 6 tbsp | 126 g |
| 8 tbsp | 168 g |
| 10 tbsp | 210 g |
| 12 tbsp | 252 g |
| 16 tbsp | 336 g |
For tablespoons to grams with a different ingredient, use the tablespoons to grams converter for a quick-reference table.
For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of golden syrup in tablespoons.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 tablespoon of golden syrup in grams?
- 1 tablespoon of golden syrup is 21 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of golden syrup is 42 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 10.5 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 tablespoons of golden syrup?
- 1.5 tablespoons of golden syrup is 31.5 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of golden syrup is 21 grams and 2 tablespoons is 42 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
- What is 2 tablespoons of golden syrup in grams?
- 2 tablespoons of golden syrup is 42 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of golden syrup is 21 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 tablespoons of golden syrup is 21 grams?
- 21 grams of golden syrup is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 1 tablespoon of light treacle in grams?
- Light treacle is another name for golden syrup, so 1 tablespoon of light treacle is 21 grams, exactly the same as golden syrup. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 42 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 10.5 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.