Maple syrup

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

Maple syrup — milliliters to grams
mL g
10 13
25 33
50 67
75 100
100 133

A classic on pancakes and waffles, but also excellent for glazing vegetables (like carrots and Brussels sprouts), in meat marinades, or for sweetening yogurt.

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.

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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.

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