How many grams is ¼ cup of molasses?
Answer
84 g
¼ cup of molasses is about 84 grams, or 3 ounces. That works out from USDA's figure of roughly 337 g for a full US cup (236.6 mL).
Molasses: cups and spoons to grams
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 84 g | 3 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 112 g | 4 oz |
| ½ cup | 169 g | 5.9 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 225 g | 7.9 oz |
| ¾ cup | 253 g | 8.9 oz |
| 1 cup | 337 g | 11.9 oz |
| 2 cups | 674 g | 23.8 oz |
| 1 tablespoon | 21 g | 0.74 oz |
Source: USDA FoodData Central #168820, Molasses. USDA lists 1 cup = 337 g. Weights are approximate.
Measuring tip
For sticky syrups, give the cup a light coat of oil first so everything slides out and you get the full amount. Brown sugar is the one sugar that is normally packed firmly into the cup.