How many grams in a cup of molasses?

The short answer first, then a table for every common measure and how to fill your cup so the numbers match.

Quick answer

1 US cup of molasses weighs about

337 g
Metric cup (250 mL)356 g
1 tablespoon21.1 g
1 teaspoon7 g

Cups of molasses to grams

CupsUS cupMetric cup
¼ cup84 g89 g
⅓ cup112 g119 g
½ cup169 g178 g
⅔ cup225 g237 g
¾ cup253 g267 g
1 cup337 g356 g
2 cups674 g712 g

Grams of molasses to cups

100 g⅓ cup
250 g¾ cup
500 g1 ½ cups

US cups.

Measure it right

  1. 1Oil the cupA thin film of oil helps it slide out.
  2. 2Fill to the rimFill the cup and level it with a spatula.
  3. 3Scrape it outUse a spatula to get every bit into the bowl.

Nutrition

PerCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 US cup9770 g252 g0.3 g
100 g2900 g74.7 g0.1 g
See calories and macros →

Common questions

Which cup size does my recipe use?

US recipes use 236.6 mL. Many Arab, UK and Australian recipes use a 250 mL metric cup, which holds about 356 g of molasses.

Is it better to weigh molasses?

Yes. A cup can hold more or less depending on how you fill it. A kitchen scale gives the same result every time.

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy #168820 (1 cup = 337 g). Values are approximate.