Convert Maple Syrup from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of maple syrup?

1 US cup of maple syrup (Pure maple syrup) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of maple syrup is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of maple syrup is 8 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric 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 →

Maple syrup is a natural liquid sweetener made from the sap of maple trees, prized for its distinct caramel-like flavour. At 1 cup (250 ml), maple syrup weighs approximately 325 grams — around 30% heavier than water due to its high sugar content. Its density makes weighing by grams far more reliable than estimating by volume.

Recipes often call for maple syrup in tablespoons or millilitres rather than cups. One tablespoon of maple syrup weighs around 19 grams, so a kitchen scale is the most accurate way to measure it without the mess of sticky measuring cups.

Also known as

  • Pure maple syrup
  • Maple extract

Golden syrup is thicker and sweeter than maple syrup, with a buttery flavour rather than the woody caramel of maple. Golden syrup is heavier (350 g vs 325 g per cup), so the swap is not a clean 1:1; weigh and expect a richer, stickier result from golden syrup. See our Golden Syrup converter.

Molasses is heavier (340 g vs 325 g per cup), thicker, and far more bitter than maple syrup. Only swap where a stronger, darker flavour fits the recipe. See our Molasses converter.

Out of maple syrup? See maple syrup substitutes →

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close. For consistent results, grab a measuring cup set.

Maple Syrup Measurement Converter

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Common Maple Syrup Conversions

Here are the most common maple syrup conversions from cups (US) to tablespoons.

Cups (US)Tablespoons
0.25 cups (US)4 tbsp
0.5 cups (US)8 tbsp
0.75 cups (US)12 tbsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp
1.25 cups (US)20 tbsp
1.5 cups (US)24 tbsp
2 cups (US)32 tbsp
2.5 cups (US)40 tbsp
3 cups (US)48 tbsp

Maple Syrup Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting maple syrup from Cup (US) to Tablespoon and other measurements.

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestspmlfl oz
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup78 g2.75 oz12 tsp60 ml2.03 fl oz
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup156 g5.5 oz24 tsp120 ml4.06 fl oz
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup312 g11 oz48 tsp240 ml8.12 fl oz
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup624 g22 oz96 tsp480 ml16.23 fl oz

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of maple syrup?
1 US cup of maple syrup is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of maple syrup is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 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 maple syrup converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of maple syrup?
1.5 US cups of maple syrup is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of maple syrup is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many tablespoons is 2 US cups of maple syrup?
2 US cups of maple syrup is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of maple syrup is 16 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 US cups of maple syrup is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of maple syrup is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of Pure maple syrup?
Pure maple syrup is another name for maple syrup, so 1 US cup of Pure maple syrup is 16 tablespoons, exactly the same as maple syrup. The figure does not change with the name: 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
How many tablespoons is 1/2 US cup of maple syrup?
1/2 US cup of maple syrup is 8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of maple syrup is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 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.

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