Oils & Sweeteners conversions
Oils weigh a little less than water per cup, while syrups weigh far more. A lightly greased cup helps sticky syrups pour out completely.
A pound of maple syrup fills about 1.41 cups, while a pound of olive oil fills about 2.1 cups.
Oils & Sweeteners weight and volume compared
| Ingredient | Grams per cup | Ounces per cup | Cups per pound | Cups per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive oil | 216 g | 7.62 oz | 2.1 | 0.463 |
| Maple syrup | 322 g | 11.4 oz | 1.41 | 0.311 |
Measuring oils & sweeteners accurately
Oils pour cleanly and can be measured in any liquid cup. Syrups cling, so measure the oil first in the same cup when a recipe uses both, and the syrup will slide out. Maple syrup and honey are both much denser than water, which is why a cup of maple syrup weighs about half again as much as a cup of olive oil.
How to measure each one
- Olive oil: Pour into a liquid measuring cup and read at eye level.
- Maple syrup: Use a lightly greased cup so the syrup pours out cleanly.
Swapping one for another
When substituting within this group, swap by weight rather than by cup. For example, 1 cup of olive oil weighs 216 g; the same weight of maple syrup is 0.671 cups. Matching the weight keeps the recipe balanced even though the volumes differ.
Buying and storing
Oils are sold by volume, while syrups are often labeled by weight. A 12.5-ounce bottle of maple syrup holds about 1 cup, and a 16.9-fluid-ounce bottle of olive oil about 2 cups. Store oils away from heat and light, and refrigerate real maple syrup after opening.
Oils & Sweeteners questions
How many cups are in a pound of olive oil?
About 2.1 cups. One cup of olive oil weighs 216 g, or 7.62 oz.
How many cups are in a pound of maple syrup?
About 1.41 cups. One cup of maple syrup weighs 322 g, or 11.4 oz.