What does 1 tablespoon of molasses look like?
One tablespoon of molasses is a thick, dense liquid that measures 1 tbsp (14.8 mL). It is about the size of a grape and fills a glass 1.03 in (2.61 cm) wide.
In kitchen measures
3 teaspoons
3 tsp · 1 tbsp · 0.063 cups
about the size of a grape
- Weight
- 0.741 oz (21 g)
- Volume
- 1 tbsp (14.8 mL)
- Glass it fills
- 1.03 in (2.61 cm) wide
- Density
- 1.42 g/mL
Molasses typically ranges 1.35–1.45 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much does one tablespoon of molasses weigh?
- The weight of this amount is 0.741 oz (21 g).
- How does this measurement compare to other kitchen units?
- It is equal to 3 teaspoons, 1 tablespoons, or 0.063 cups.
- What is the typical density of molasses?
- The typical density is 1.42 g/mL, though it can range from 1.35 to 1.45 g/mL depending on packing.