Brown sugar vs Maple Syrup

A side-by-side guide to substituting Maple Syrup for Brown sugar (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Use 0.75 cup of Maple Syrup for every 1 cup of Brown sugar.

Side-by-side

Brown sugar

Base unit: cup

Read the full guide: Brown sugar

Maple Syrup

Conversion: Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup)

Tags: vegandairy-free

Notes: Use ¾ cup maple syrup per 1 cup brown sugar and reduce other liquids by 3 tbsp. Adds maple flavor.

Read the full guide: Maple Syrup

Calculate the exact swap for your recipe in seconds.

Open calculator →

When to use Maple Syrup instead of Brown sugar

Use ¾ cup maple syrup per 1 cup brown sugar and reduce other liquids by 3 tbsp. Adds maple flavor. The conversion is use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup).

Common questions

Can I substitute Maple Syrup for Brown sugar?

Yes — Use ¾ cup maple syrup per 1 cup brown sugar and reduce other liquids by 3 tbsp. Adds maple flavor. Ratio: Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup).

What's the conversion ratio for Brown sugar to Maple Syrup?

Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 cup). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Brown sugar and Maple Syrup interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Use ¾ cup maple syrup per 1 cup brown sugar and reduce other liquids by 3 tbsp..

Is Maple Syrup a better substitute than other options for Brown sugar?

Maple Syrup is one of the options SubSwap lists for Brown sugar. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Brown sugar substitutes.

Looking for more Brown sugar substitutes beyond Maple Syrup?

See all Brown sugar swaps →