Convert My Kitchen

Molasses: cups to grams

One US cup of molasses weighs about 340 grams (12.0 oz). Use the converter or the tables below.

Molasses cup to gram chart

CupsGramsOunces
1/4 cup85 g3.0 oz
1/3 cup113 g4.0 oz
1/2 cup170 g6.0 oz
2/3 cup227 g8.0 oz
3/4 cup255 g9.0 oz
1 cup340 g12.0 oz
1.5 cup510 g18.0 oz
2 cup680 g24.0 oz
3 cup1020 g36.0 oz
4 cup1360 g48.0 oz

Spoons and millilitres

AmountWeight
1 tablespoon21.2 g
1 teaspoon7.1 g
1 fluid ounce42.5 g
100 ml143.7 g

Where these weights come from

Weights follow the King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart (rounded). Brands and measuring methods vary, so treat results as close estimates.

Going the other way? Try molasses grams to cups.

Common questions

How many grams are in 1 cup of molasses?

About 340 grams (12.0 oz) for a US cup.

How many grams are in half a cup of molasses?

About 170 grams.

Is it better to weigh molasses than to use cups?

Yes. A scale gives the same result every time, while cup measures change with how you scoop or pack the ingredient.

Other ingredients