Convert Maple Syrup from Tablespoon to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of maple syrup?

1 tablespoon of maple syrup (Pure maple syrup) is 0.06 US cups. 2 tablespoons of maple syrup is 0.13 US cups. 1/2 tablespoon of maple syrup is 0.03 US cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of maple syrup is 0.02 US cups. 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 →
  • One metric tablespoon of maple syrup weighs about 19.5 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 19.2 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 26 grams.

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

Related Maple Syrup Ingredients

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 what 1 tablespoon of golden syrup is in US cups.

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 what 1 tablespoon of molasses is in US cups.

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0.06 Cup (US)

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Common Maple Syrup Conversions

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

TablespoonsCups (US)
1 tbsp0.06 cups (US)
2 tbsp0.13 cups (US)
3 tbsp0.19 cups (US)
4 tbsp0.25 cups (US)
6 tbsp0.38 cups (US)
8 tbsp0.5 cups (US)
10 tbsp0.63 cups (US)
12 tbsp0.75 cups (US)
16 tbsp1 cup (US)

Maple Syrup Conversion Chart

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

tbspcup(US)cupgramsouncestspmlfl oz
1 tbsp0.06 cup (US)0.06 cup19.5 g0.69 oz3 tsp15 ml0.51 fl oz
2 tbsp0.13 cup (US)0.12 cup39 g1.38 oz6 tsp30 ml1.01 fl oz
3 tbsp0.19 cup (US)0.18 cup58.5 g2.06 oz9 tsp45 ml1.52 fl oz
4 tbsp0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup78 g2.75 oz12 tsp60 ml2.03 fl oz

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 tablespoon of maple syrup in US cups?
1 tablespoon of maple syrup is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of maple syrup is 0.13 US cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 US 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 US cups is 1.5 tablespoons of maple syrup?
1.5 tablespoons of maple syrup is 0.09 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of maple syrup is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US 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 maple syrup in US cups?
2 tablespoons of maple syrup is 0.13 US 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 US 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 US cups reading.
How many tablespoons of maple syrup is 0.06 US cups?
0.06 US cups of maple syrup is 0.96 tablespoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Are maple syrup and Pure maple syrup the same thing?
Yes. Pure maple syrup is another name for maple syrup, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 tablespoon of maple syrup is 0.06 US cups under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US 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 maple syrup in US cups?
1/2 tablespoon of maple syrup is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of maple syrup is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US 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 maple syrup in US cups?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of maple syrup is 0.02 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of maple syrup is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US 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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