Convert Maple Syrup from Tablespoon to Cup

How many cups is 1 tablespoon of maple syrup?

1 tablespoon of maple syrup (Pure maple syrup) is 0.06 cups. 2 tablespoons of maple syrup is 0.12 cups. 1/2 tablespoon of maple syrup is 0.03 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 →

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 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

Maple Syrup Conversion Chart

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

tbspcupgramsouncescup(US)tspmlfl oz
1 tbsp0.06 cup19.5 g0.69 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp15 ml0.51 fl oz
2 tbsp0.12 cup39 g1.38 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp30 ml1.01 fl oz
3 tbsp0.18 cup58.5 g2.06 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp45 ml1.52 fl oz
4 tbsp0.24 cup78 g2.75 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp60 ml2.03 fl oz

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 1 tablespoon of maple syrup?
1 tablespoon of maple syrup is 0.06 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of maple 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 maple syrup converter
How many cups is 1.5 tablespoons of maple syrup?
1.5 tablespoons of maple syrup is 0.09 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of maple 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.
How many cups is 2 tablespoons of maple syrup?
2 tablespoons of maple syrup is 0.12 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of maple 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 maple syrup is 0.06 cups?
0.06 cups of maple 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 many cups is 1 tablespoon of Pure maple syrup?
Pure maple syrup is another name for maple syrup, so 1 tablespoon of Pure maple syrup is 0.06 cups, exactly the same as maple 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.
How many cups is 1/2 tablespoon of maple syrup?
1/2 tablespoon of maple syrup is 0.03 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of maple 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.

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