Date Syrup — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of date syrup weighs 330 grams (11.64 ounces or 20.6g per tablespoon) when measured poured liquid; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 348.7g and 100g equals ¼ cup + 2 ½ tsp for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: Test-kitchen baseline uses poured liquid (330g/cup). Switching to unfiltered date paste syrup (338g/cup) changes each cup by 8g—use the packing toggle on the scale bench to match your recipe.
Date Syrup: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 330g per 236.6 mL US cup (poured liquid).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 6.9 g | 0.24 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 20.6 g | 0.73 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 41.3 g | 1.46 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 82.5 g | 2.91 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 110 g | 3.88 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 165 g | 5.82 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 220 g | 7.76 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 247.5 g | 8.73 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 330 g | 11.64 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 348.7 g | 12.3 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 495 g | 17.46 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 660 g | 23.28 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 990 g | 34.92 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 1320 g | 46.56 oz |
Date Syrup: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1 ½ tsp | 0.03 c |
| 25 g | 1 tbsp + ¾ tsp | 0.08 c |
| 50 g | 2 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 0.15 c |
| 75 g | 3 tbsp + 2 tsp | 0.23 c |
| 100 g | ¼ cup + 2 ½ tsp | 0.30 c |
| 125 g | ⅓ cup + 2 ¼ tsp | 0.38 c |
| 150 g | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 ¾ tsp | 0.45 c |
| 200 g | ½ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 tsp | 0.61 c |
| 250 g | ¾ cup | 0.76 c |
| 300 g | ¾ cup + 2 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 0.91 c |
| 400 g | 1 cup + 3 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 1.21 c |
| 500 g | 1 ½ cups | 1.52 c |
| 750 g | 2 ¼ cups + 1 tsp | 2.27 c |
| 1000 g | 3 cups + 1 ½ tsp | 3.03 c |
How to Measure Date Syrup Accurately
Pour steadily into a liquid measuring cup or onto a kitchen scale. Deep amber, thick, and rich in natural date minerals.
Packing Density Comparison (1 US Cup)
- poured liquid (Test-kitchen standard) 330 g
- Unfiltered date paste syrup 338 g
Data reference: USDA FoodData Central #173470 (dates concentrated) & Silan standards
Common Culinary Uses
- Middle Eastern desserts and cakes
- Tahini and silan breakfast dips
- Barbecue marinades and roasted chicken glazes
- Smoothie sweetening
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- 1:1 by weight with molasses, dark maple syrup, or honey
Date Syrup Measuring FAQs
What is date syrup made from? ▾
It is made by simmering whole dates in water, pressing out the liquid, and reducing it down into a glossy, thick concentrated syrup.
Is date syrup a 1:1 substitute for honey in baking? ▾
Yes, substitute gram for gram; it adds rich caramel notes and deep mahogany color to baked cakes and muffins.