Convert Molasses measurements
Molasses Measurement Converter
Use the tool below to convert molasses from the measurements in your recipe to the measurements that you need.
Molasses is a thick, dark syrup produced as a byproduct of refining cane sugar into white crystals. When a recipe calls for it by weight, one metric cup (250 ml) is around 340 grams or 12 ounces. Its bittersweet depth gives gingerbread, treacle tart, and dark rye bread their distinctive flavour.
Molasses clings to measuring cups and spoons, so weighing in grams gives a more reliable result. Pour it directly onto a scale for the cleanest measurement.
Also known as
- blackstrap molasses
- treacle
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Common Molasses Conversions
Here are the most common molasses conversions from grams to cups.
| Grams | Cups |
|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.07 cups |
| 50 g | 0.15 cups |
| 75 g | 0.22 cups |
| 100 g | 0.29 cups |
| 125 g | 0.37 cups |
| 150 g | 0.44 cups |
| 175 g | 0.51 cups |
| 200 g | 0.59 cups |
| 250 g | 0.74 cups |
| 300 g | 0.88 cups |
| 400 g | 1.18 cups |
| 500 g | 1.47 cups |
Molasses Conversion Chart
The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting molasses to different measurements.
| grams | cup | ounces | cup(US) | tbsp | tsp | ml | fl oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 0.29 cup | 3.53 oz | 0.31 cup (US) | 4.9 tbsp | 14.71 tsp | 73.53 ml | 2.49 fl oz |
| 150 g | 0.44 cup | 5.29 oz | 0.46 cup (US) | 7.35 tbsp | 22.06 tsp | 110.29 ml | 3.73 fl oz |
| 250 g | 0.74 cup | 8.82 oz | 0.77 cup (US) | 12.25 tbsp | 36.76 tsp | 183.82 ml | 6.22 fl oz |
| 500 g | 1.47 cup | 17.65 oz | 1.53 cup (US) | 24.51 tbsp | 73.53 tsp | 367.65 ml | 12.43 fl oz |
| 750 g | 2.21 cup | 26.47 oz | 2.3 cup (US) | 36.76 tbsp | 110.29 tsp | 551.47 ml | 18.65 fl oz |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are molasses and blackstrap molasses the same thing?
- Yes. Blackstrap molasses is another name for molasses, so they are the same ingredient and measure identically. A cup of molasses weighs 340 grams under either name, and every conversion on this page holds whichever name your recipe uses. Recipes swap the two freely, so you can follow either without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
- What is 0.25 cups of molasses in tablespoons?
- 0.25 cups of molasses is 4.17 tablespoons. This is the same for any ingredient, since cups and tablespoons are both volume units and do not depend on what you are measuring. One cup is about 16.67 tablespoons, so 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. Use the volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres for any amount. Open the volume converter
- How much does a cup of molasses weigh?
- 1 cup of molasses in grams is 340 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups is 680 grams and half a cup is 170 grams. Weighing molasses by the cup is the most common way to measure it for baking. The chart above this FAQ lists the cup amounts recipes call for, and the converter at the top handles anything between them.
- How do you measure molasses in cups?
- 100 grams of molasses is 0.29 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 200 grams is 0.59 cups and 50 grams is 0.15 cups. Grams to cups helps when a recipe gives a weight but you measure with cups. The chart above this FAQ covers the other weights cooks measure out.
- How do you measure molasses in tablespoons?
- 50 grams of molasses is 2.45 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 100 grams is 4.9 tablespoons and 25 grams is 1.23 tablespoons. Tablespoons are handy for smaller amounts when you would rather not get out the scales. The chart above this FAQ turns the other common weights into tablespoons too.
Related to Molasses
Golden Syrup
Golden syrup swaps 1:1 by volume for molasses with a milder, buttery toffee taste in place of the dark bitterness. It weighs close per cup (350 g vs 340 g). Expect a sweeter, lighter result, so it suits bakes where molasses is not the headline flavour. See our Golden Syrup converter.
Maple Syrup
Maple syrup swaps 1:1 by volume for molasses and pours thinner with a delicate caramel taste rather than dark bitterness. It is a little lighter per cup (325 g vs 340 g). Best in recipes that can take a milder, sweeter flavour. See our Maple Syrup converter.
Honey
Honey and molasses are both thick liquid sweeteners and close in weight (honey 350 g, molasses 340 g per cup), but honey is golden and floral while molasses is dark and bittersweet. Use them interchangeably only in recipes that can handle the strong, distinctive flavour of molasses. See our Honey converter.
Brown Sugar
Brown sugar is made by mixing white sugar with molasses, so the two are closely related in flavour. In some recipes you can replace a portion of brown sugar with a smaller amount of molasses, though the texture will change as molasses adds moisture without bulk. See our Brown Sugar converter.
Palm Sugar
Palm sugar is a dry, granulated sweetener with earthy, caramel notes that come partly from the same compounds molasses contributes to other sugars. It is not a direct liquid substitute, but the two share a similar flavour role in dark, spiced bakes. See our Palm Sugar converter.
Parisian Essence
Parisian essence is a thinner caramel browning liquid, much lighter than molasses (230 g vs 340 g per cup). Use it to deepen the colour and add a malty note to cakes and gravies. See our Parisian Essence converter.
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