How much does corn syrup cost?

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Corn syrup costs about $0.25 per ounce at typical US grocery prices, or about $2.89 per cup and $4.00 per pound.

Typical price$0.25per ounce
Cup$2.89per cup
Pound$4.00per pound
Tablespoon$0.18per tablespoon

Cost of corn syrup in a recipe

What the amounts recipes usually call for cost at $0.25 per ounce.

Cost of common amounts of corn syrup
AmountCost
1 tbsp$0.18
¼ cup$0.72
½ cup$1.45
1 cup$2.89
1 lb$4.00

Corn Syrup price in other units

Compared with other sugars & sweeteners

Price per 100 grams: corn syrup compared with similar ingredients brown sugar $0.20; powdered sugar $0.24; corn syrup $0.88; molasses $1.41; honey $1.94; maple syrup $3.00. Brown Sugar $0.20 Powdered Sugar $0.24 Corn Syrup $0.88 Molasses $1.41 Honey $1.94 Maple Syrup $3.00
Typical price per 100 grams, converted from each ingredient's usual package unit. Highlighted: corn syrup.

Price your own recipe

Open the free recipe pricing calculator with corn syrup already filled in, add your other ingredients, packaging and time, and it works out the cost per item and a selling price. Change the price to what you actually paid.

Where this price comes from

This is the default price the CrumbCounts catalog uses for corn syrup: a typical US supermarket shelf price for a standard package, converted to a price per ounce. It is an estimate, not a measured average. Brand, store, region and package size all change what you pay, so your own receipts are the most accurate source. Conversions between cups and weight use standard baking densities.

Frequently asked questions

How much does ¼ cup of corn syrup cost?

About $0.72, at a typical price of $0.25 per ounce. 1 tbsp is about $0.18 and ½ cup is about $1.45.

How do I work out the cost of corn syrup in a recipe?

Convert the amount the recipe uses into the unit you buy it in, then multiply by the price. At $0.25 per ounce, use your own receipt price if it differs: the free CrumbCounts calculator does the unit conversion for you.

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