Maple syrup: mL to Grams Conversion
Real maple syrup has a specific density (approx 1.33 g/mL) much higher than water. It is fluid yet sugar-dense. Recipes often fail because users confuse artificial 'pancake syrup' (corn-syrup based) with pure maple syrup. Weighing eliminates ambiguity and ensures the exact sugar content needed for structure.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| mL | g |
|---|---|
| 10 | 13 |
| 25 | 33 |
| 50 | 67 |
| 75 | 100 |
| 100 | 133 |
How this conversion works
Milliliters measure volume while grams measure weight. Because Maple syrup has a density of 1.33 g/mL, 10 mL weighs 13 g — not 10 g as it would for water. This converter uses the real density of Maple syrup so every measurement is accurate.
Measurement notes
Values are rounded to the nearest whole gram. Actual weight can vary slightly with compaction, temperature, and brand. For precision baking, a kitchen scale is always more reliable than volume measurements.
FAQ
- Grade A vs. Grade B: Density difference?
- Negligible for baking. The difference is in flavor intensity (Grade B/Dark is stronger) and color, but 100g of either will behave similarly structurally.