Grams to Tablespoons – Maple Syrup
Maple syrup density ≈1.33 g/mL. 1 tbsp ≈19.65 g.
Maple Syrup Calculator
Formula: tablespoons = grams ÷ 19.65 (approx.).
What Are Grams and Tablespoons?
A gram (g) is a unit of mass in the metric system (1 g ≈0.03527 oz). A tablespoon (tbsp) is a unit of volume equal to 3 teaspoons, or about 14.7868 milliliters. Mass and volume measure different things, so you need the ingredient's density to convert between them.1
Maple Syrup Density and Formula
Maple syrup is dense, similar to honey, with a density of approximately 1.33 g/mL. This high density means maple syrup weighs significantly more per tablespoon than lighter ingredients. The density gives us approximately 19.65 grams per tablespoon.
tablespoons = grams ÷ 19.65
grams = tablespoons Ã 19.65
More precisely, tablespoons = grams ÷ (14.7868 Ã density). For maple syrup with density ~1.33 g/mL, this gives approximately 19.65 grams per tablespoon.2
Note: Results are approximate. Temperature affects maple syrup's viscosity and flow, but the mass remains constant. Warm maple syrup flows better and may settle differently, but the weight in grams stays the same.
Maple Syrup Conversion Table
This table lists common gram amounts with their approximate tablespoon equivalents for maple syrup.
| Grams (g) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
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Assumes 1 tbsp ≈19.65 g for maple syrup. Real-world results vary slightly based on temperature and grade.
Tips for Accurate Measuring
- Weighing is most reliable: A kitchen scale provides the most accurate maple syrup measurements.2
- Warm syrup flows better: Cold maple syrup is very thick and may not fill a measuring spoon completely. Slight warming can make measuring easier, but the mass stays constant.
- Lightly coat spoons: Coating measuring spoons with a thin layer of oil can help maple syrup slide out more easily and improve accuracy.
- Temperature matters: Warm maple syrup flows more easily than cold syrup, making it easier to measure by volume accurately.
- Different grades: Grade A and Grade B maple syrup have similar densities, so the conversion applies to all grades.
FAQs
How many tablespoons is 50 g of maple syrup?
About 2.55 tbsp (50 ÷ 19.65). Use the calculator for exact rounding.
How many grams is 3 tablespoons of maple syrup?
About 58.95 g (3 Ã 19.65).
Does temperature affect maple syrup measurements?
Temperature affects maple syrup's viscosity and how it flows, but the mass (weight in grams) remains constant. Warm maple syrup is easier to measure by volume because it flows better.
Do different grades of maple syrup have different densities?
Grade A and Grade B maple syrup have very similar densities (~1.33 g/mL), so the tablespoon conversion (19.65 g per tbsp) applies to all grades.
Is maple syrup heavier per tablespoon than honey?
Maple syrup is slightly lighter than honey per tablespoon. Maple syrup is ~19.65 g/tbsp, while honey is ~21.0 g/tbsp, due to honey's higher density.
Sources
- Tablespoon ≈14.7868 mL; density needed to convert mass to volume.2
- Measurement accuracy and density guidance; tablespoons derived from grams and density for maple syrup.
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