Grams to Cups: Maple Sugar
If your recipe is written in cups but your scale reads grams — or the other way round — this page solves the conversion for maple sugar. One cup of maple sugar weighs about 145 grams, which works out to a density of 0.61 g/ml. From there, half a cup is roughly 73 g, a quarter cup about 36 g, and one tablespoon about 9 g.
Converting between weight and volume depends on density, and density is specific to each ingredient: a cup of maple sugar does not weigh the same as a cup of flour or sugar. That is why this tool uses the measured density of maple sugar rather than a one-size-fits-all figure.
Cooking measurement converter — Maple Sugar
Result
0.69 cups
Common measures — Maple Sugar
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 145 g |
| ¾ cup | 109 g |
| ½ cup | 73 g |
| ⅓ cup | 48 g |
| ¼ cup | 36 g |
| 1 tbsp | 9.1 g |
| 1 tsp | 3.0 g |
Data source: USDA FoodData Central / manual
How to measure maple sugar accurately
For maple sugar, spoon or pour it into the cup and level the top. Brown sugar is the exception — pack it down firmly into the cup unless the recipe says otherwise, because it traps air and would otherwise come up short on weight.
Weighing in grams removes any doubt about how firmly the sugar is packed, which is especially helpful in delicate recipes.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a cup of maple sugar?
One cup of maple sugar weighs about 145 grams. Half a cup is roughly 73 grams and a quarter cup about 36 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of maple sugar?
100 grams of maple sugar is about 0.69 cups. Use the calculator above for any other amount.
Where does this value come from?
From the ingredient's measured density (0.61 g/ml), based on established baking references. Bear in mind the real weight can vary slightly with brand and moisture.
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