One US cup of molasses weighs approximately 340 grams.
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 US cup | 340 g |
| ½ US cup | 170 g |
| ⅓ US cup | 113.3 g |
| ¼ US cup | 85 g |
| 1 US tablespoon | 21.3 g |
| 1 US teaspoon | 7.1 g |
Tare the bowl and pour slowly so the thick syrup can settle before you read the weight.
If measuring by cup for gingerbread, scrape the walls with a flexible spatula so the measured syrup reaches the batter.
Convert a different amountOriginal chart entry “Molasses” — ¼ US cups weighs approximately 85 g.
Reference weights · King Arthur Baking ingredient chart. Use your recipe’s published gram weight when available.