Convert Molasses from Grams to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 100 grams of molasses?

100 grams of molasses (blackstrap molasses) is 0.31 US cups. 50 grams of molasses is 0.15 US cups. 150 grams of molasses is 0.46 US cups. 200 grams of molasses is 0.61 US cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml), so 1 cup is 326.4 g. A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml and holds about 340 g. 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

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

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 what 100 grams of honey is in US cups.

Golden syrup is slightly heavier (350 g vs 340 g per cup) and has a mild buttery toffee taste, while molasses is darker and more bitter. They are not a clean 1:1 swap in flavour-sensitive bakes; weigh and expect a milder, sweeter result from golden syrup. See what 100 grams of golden syrup is in US cups.

Maple syrup is lighter (325 g vs 340 g per cup) and thinner with a delicate caramel taste, while molasses is dense and bittersweet. Swap only in recipes that can handle a much stronger, darker flavour. See what 100 grams of maple syrup is in US cups.

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 what 100 grams of brown sugar is in US cups.

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 what 100 grams of palm sugar is in US cups.

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 what 15 grams of parisian essence is in US cups.

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0.31 Cup (US)

Common Molasses Conversions

Here are the most common molasses conversions from grams to cups (US).

GramsCups (US)
25 g0.08 cups (US)
50 g0.15 cups (US)
75 g0.23 cups (US)
100 g0.31 cups (US)
125 g0.38 cups (US)
150 g0.46 cups (US)
175 g0.54 cups (US)
200 g0.61 cups (US)
250 g0.77 cups (US)
300 g0.92 cups (US)
400 g1.23 cups (US)
500 g1.53 cups (US)

Molasses Conversion Chart

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

gramscup(US)cupouncestbsptspmlfl oz
100 g0.31 cup (US)0.29 cup3.53 oz4.9 tbsp14.71 tsp73.53 ml2.49 fl oz
150 g0.46 cup (US)0.44 cup5.29 oz7.35 tbsp22.06 tsp110.29 ml3.73 fl oz
250 g0.77 cup (US)0.74 cup8.82 oz12.25 tbsp36.76 tsp183.82 ml6.22 fl oz
500 g1.53 cup (US)1.47 cup17.65 oz24.51 tbsp73.53 tsp367.65 ml12.43 fl oz
750 g2.3 cup (US)2.21 cup26.47 oz36.76 tbsp110.29 tsp551.47 ml18.65 fl oz

For grams to cups with a different ingredient, use the grams to cups converter for a quick-reference table.

For the reverse conversion, see 1 US cup of molasses in grams.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 100 grams of molasses in US cups?
100 grams of molasses is 0.31 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 200 grams of molasses is 0.61 US cups and 50 grams is 0.15 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 molasses converter
How many US cups is 150 grams of molasses?
150 grams of molasses is 0.46 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 100 grams of molasses is 0.31 US cups and 200 grams is 0.61 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 200 grams of molasses in US cups?
200 grams of molasses is 0.61 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 100 grams of molasses is 0.31 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 grams of molasses is 0.31 US cups?
0.31 US cups of molasses is 101.18 grams. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists grams but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Are molasses and blackstrap molasses the same thing?
Yes. Blackstrap molasses is another name for molasses, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 100 grams of molasses is 0.31 US cups under either name, and 200 grams is 0.61 US cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.

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