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Molasses: Grams to Cups

Convert grams of molasses to cups. 1 US cup = 337g. Molasses is one of the densest common baking ingredients at 337g per cup — about 70% heavier than water per cup.

Molasses comes in three types: light (mild, first extraction), dark (robust, second extraction), and blackstrap (bitter, most intense, third extraction). All three measure at approximately 330-340g per cup. Blackstrap may be slightly denser at 340g/cup.

337g / US cupVery dense syrupBitter-sweet flavourGingerbread, baked beans, BBQ
84g
¼ cup
674g
2 cups exactly

Molasses Grams to Cups Calculator

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Enter grams of molasses
For the most accurate results, weigh molasses on a digital kitchen scale. Cup measurements vary by technique and packing.
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1.00
1 cup
cups
16.0
Tablespoons
48.0
Teaspoons
237
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337g ÷ 337g/cup = 1.00 cups

Molasses Conversion Table — Grams to Cups

Reference table of common gram amounts. Updates automatically when you change the cup standard or method above.

Values based on 337g/US Cup · Spoon & Level method · Change settings above to update this table
GramsFractionDecimal CupsTablespoonsWeight (oz)
10g0 cup0.03 cups0.5 tbsp0.35 oz
25g0.07 cups0.07 cups1.2 tbsp0.88 oz
50g⅛ cup0.15 cups2.4 tbsp1.76 oz
75g¼ cup0.22 cups3.6 tbsp2.65 oz
100g⅓ cup0.30 cups4.7 tbsp3.53 oz
337g= 1 cup10 cups1.00 cups16.0 tbsp11.89 oz
404g1 cup1.20 cups19.2 tbsp14.25 oz
505g1½ cups1.50 cups24.0 tbsp17.81 oz
674g20 cups2.00 cups32.0 tbsp23.77 oz
842g2½ cups2.50 cups40.0 tbsp29.70 oz
1011g30 cups3.00 cups48.0 tbsp35.66 oz
1348g40 cups4.00 cups64.0 tbsp47.55 oz
2022g60 cups6.00 cups96.0 tbsp71.32 oz
2696g80 cups8.00 cups128.0 tbsp95.10 oz

Based on US cup (236.6ml), spoon-and-level method. → Reverse: cups to grams

Most-Searched Molasses Amounts

Common gram amounts from recipe searches, using the US cup spoon-and-level standard.

84 grams of molasses to cups

0.25 cups
= ¼ cup

Small batch or glaze.

168 grams of molasses to cups

0.50 cups
= ½ cup

Standard gingerbread or BBQ sauce.

252 grams of molasses to cups

0.75 cups
= ¾ cup

Rich baked bean batch.

337 grams of molasses to cups

1.00 cups
= 1 cup

Full cup reference.

505 grams of molasses to cups

1.50 cups
= 1½ cups

Large batch or preserve.

674 grams of molasses to cups

2.00 cups
= 2 cups

Commercial batch baking.

Molasses in Common Recipes

Real recipe amounts with gram and cup values for quick reference.

Gingerbread Cake
168g — ½ cup
Molasses Cookies (24)
168g — ½ cup
Boston Baked Beans (6)
168g — ½ cup
BBQ Sauce (2 cups)
84g — ¼ cup
Anadama Bread (1 loaf)
84g — ¼ cup
Shoofly Pie
168g — ½ cup
Dark Brown Sugar (1 cup)
40g — 2 tbsp
Sticky Gingerbread (9x13)
252g — ¾ cup

Molasses — Frequently Asked Questions

337 grams of molasses is exactly 1 US cup. Molasses is one of the heaviest common baking liquids due to its high sugar solids content.
Light molasses (first extraction) is mildest and sweetest. Dark molasses (second extraction) has a more robust, bittersweet flavour. Blackstrap molasses (third extraction) is the most bitter, concentrated, and nutritious — highest in iron and calcium.
Yes, with adjustments. 1 cup brown sugar = 3/4 cup (252g) molasses + reduce liquid in recipe by 5 tablespoons. Or use the calculator above. The result will be more intense in molasses flavour.
Spray the measuring cup with cooking oil before filling. Molasses is extremely sticky and will cling to dry measuring cups, making it hard to level accurately. Or weigh it in grams on a scale.
Unopened molasses keeps for up to 10 years. Opened, it lasts 1-2 years in a cool, dark pantry. If it crystallises, gently warm the jar in hot water to re-liquefy.

Molasses in Tablespoons and Teaspoons

Quick reference: gram weights for common tablespoon and teaspoon amounts of Molasses. US tablespoon = 14.79 ml. US teaspoon = 4.93 ml.

1 US tablespoon
21.1 g
14.79 ml
1 US teaspoon
7 g
4.93 ml
1 AUS tablespoon
28.5 g
20 ml
AmountUS (14.79 ml)AUS (20 ml)
¼ teaspoon1.8 g2.4 g
½ teaspoon3.5 g4.7 g
1 teaspoon7 g9.5 g
1 tablespoon21.1 g28.5 g
2 tablespoons42.1 g57 g
3 tablespoons63.2 g85.5 g
4 tablespoons (¼ cup)84.2 g114 g

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