Convert Molasses from Tablespoon to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of molasses?

1 tablespoon of molasses (blackstrap molasses) is 0.06 US cups. 2 tablespoons of molasses is 0.13 US cups. 1/2 tablespoon of molasses is 0.03 US cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of molasses 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 molasses weighs about 20.4 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 20.1 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 27.2 grams.

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 1 tablespoon 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 1 tablespoon 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 1 tablespoon 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 1 tablespoon 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 1 tablespoon 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 1 tablespoon of parisian essence is in US cups.

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0.06 Cup (US)

Common Molasses Conversions

Here are the most common molasses 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)

Molasses Conversion Chart

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

tbspcup(US)cupgramsouncestspmlfl oz
1 tbsp0.06 cup (US)0.06 cup20.4 g0.72 oz3 tsp15 ml0.51 fl oz
2 tbsp0.13 cup (US)0.12 cup40.8 g1.44 oz6 tsp30 ml1.01 fl oz
3 tbsp0.19 cup (US)0.18 cup61.2 g2.16 oz9 tsp45 ml1.52 fl oz
4 tbsp0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup81.6 g2.88 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 molasses in US cups?
1 tablespoon of molasses is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of molasses 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 molasses converter
How many US cups is 1.5 tablespoons of molasses?
1.5 tablespoons of molasses is 0.09 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of molasses 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 molasses in US cups?
2 tablespoons of molasses is 0.13 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of molasses 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 molasses is 0.06 US cups?
0.06 US cups of molasses 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 molasses and blackstrap molasses the same thing?
Yes. Blackstrap molasses is another name for molasses, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 tablespoon of molasses 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 molasses in US cups?
1/2 tablespoon of molasses is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of molasses 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 molasses in US cups?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of molasses is 0.02 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of molasses 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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