BBQ Sauce Cups to Grams and ML
Convert smooth, tomato-based BBQ sauce between cups, grams, milliliters and ounces. Enter an amount below and select the measurement units.
Quick answer: 1 cup of BBQ sauce equals 240 ml and weighs approximately 278.40 grams.
BBQ Sauce Cups to Grams
These values use an approximate density of 1.16 grams per milliliter. They apply to smooth, ready-to-use, tomato-based BBQ sauce with a typical thick and pourable consistency.
| BBQ sauce | Approximate weight |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 70 g |
| 1/3 cup | 93 g |
| 1/2 cup | 139 g |
| 2/3 cup | 186 g |
| 3/4 cup | 209 g |
| 1 cup | 278 g |
| 1.5 cups | 418 g |
| 2 cups | 557 g |
| 3 cups | 835 g |
| 4 cups | 1,114 g |
BBQ Sauce Cups to Milliliters
The converter uses a cooking cup equal to 240 milliliters.
| BBQ sauce | Milliliters |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 60 ml |
| 1/3 cup | 80 ml |
| 1/2 cup | 120 ml |
| 2/3 cup | 160 ml |
| 3/4 cup | 180 ml |
| 1 cup | 240 ml |
| 1.5 cups | 360 ml |
| 2 cups | 480 ml |
| 3 cups | 720 ml |
| 4 cups | 960 ml |
What Type of BBQ Sauce Do These Values Use?
This conversion is intended for an ordinary smooth, tomato-based barbecue sauce. It should have a thick but pourable consistency similar to most bottled BBQ sauces.
Sugar, tomato, syrup and water content vary between brands. The exact weight of one cup may therefore differ slightly from the value used by the converter.
Do All BBQ Sauce Styles Weigh the Same?
No. Thick tomato-and-molasses sauces are generally denser than thin vinegar-based sauces. Mustard-based and mayonnaise-based barbecue sauces also contain different ingredients.
Use this conversion for traditional smooth, tomato-based BBQ sauce. Very thin regional sauces should be weighed directly when accuracy is important.
Is BBQ Sauce the Same as Ketchup?
BBQ sauce often contains ketchup or similar tomato ingredients, but it normally also includes vinegar, spices, smoke flavor and sweeteners such as molasses or honey.
BBQ sauce is commonly thicker and may weigh more per cup than ketchup. Use the converter for the exact condiment named in the recipe.
Does Homemade BBQ Sauce Weigh the Same?
Homemade BBQ sauce can vary substantially depending on its ingredients and cooking time. Simmering the sauce removes water and increases its density.
These values work best for homemade sauce with a consistency similar to bottled tomato-based BBQ sauce. Weigh unusually thick or thin sauce directly.
How to Measure BBQ Sauce
- Stir or shake the sauce before measuring.
- Spoon or pour it into the measuring cup.
- Remove large air pockets from very thick sauce.
- Level the surface when using a dry measuring cup.
- Scrape out the full measured amount when adding it to the recipe.
- Use a kitchen scale when the recipe provides grams.
Related Ingredient Conversions
You can also convert ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, tomato sauce, honey and molasses.
For more help, see the cups to grams conversion guide and kitchen conversion charts .