Cups of Honey to Grams
1 cup of honey weighs 339 g (USDA FoodData Central: "Honey (fdcId 169640): 1 cup = 339 g; 1 tbsp = 21 g"). That is about 43% more than a cup of water, because honey is dense. A tablespoon works out at 21.2 g, which the sources round to 21 g.
Source: Honey (fdcId 169640): 1 cup = 339 g; 1 tbsp = 21 g (USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy). King Arthur also lists 1 tbsp = 21 g.
| Cups | Grams (US cup) | Ounces (US cup) | Grams (metric cup, 250 ml) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 42 | 1.49 | 45 |
| 1/4 cup | 85 | 2.99 | 90 |
| 1/3 cup | 113 | 3.99 | 119 |
| 1/2 cup | 170 | 5.98 | 179 |
| 2/3 cup | 226 | 7.97 | 239 |
| 3/4 cup | 254 | 8.97 | 269 |
| 1 cup | 339 | 11.96 | 358 |
| 1 1/2 cups | 508 | 17.94 | 537 |
| 2 cups | 678 | 23.92 | 716 |
| 3 cups | 1,017 | 35.87 | 1,075 |
| 4 cups | 1,356 | 47.83 | 1,433 |
| Grams | US cups | Measuring-cup version |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.074 | 1 tbsp + ½ tsp |
| 50 g | 0.147 | about 2 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| 100 g | 0.295 | about ¼ cup + 2 tsp |
| 125 g | 0.369 | about ⅓ cup + 2 tsp |
| 150 g | 0.442 | about ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 tsp |
| 200 g | 0.59 | about ½ cup + 1 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| 250 g | 0.737 | about ⅔ cup + 1 tbsp |
| 300 g | 0.885 | about ¾ cup + 2 tbsp |
| 400 g | 1.18 | about 1 cup + 3 tbsp |
| 500 g | 1.47 | about 1 ⅓ cups + 2 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| 1,000 g | 2.95 | about 2 ¾ cups + 3 tbsp + 1 tsp |
| Measure | Grams | Milliliters |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 tsp | 1.8 | 1.23 |
| 1/2 tsp | 3.5 | 2.46 |
| 1 tsp | 7.1 | 4.93 |
| 1 tbsp (3 tsp) | 21.2 | 14.79 |
| 2 tbsp (1/8 cup) | 42.4 | 29.57 |
| 4 tbsp (1/4 cup) | 84.7 | 59.15 |
| 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) | 169 | 118.3 |
Worked example: ⅓ cup honey for granola
- Honey weighs 339 g per cup.
- A third of a cup is 1 ÷ 3 × 339 g = 113 g.
- Check it in tablespoons: 113 g ÷ 21.2 g = 5.3 tbsp.
- Target reading on the scale: 113 g. Stop pouring there.
- In millilitres this is 113 g ÷ 1.433 = 79 ml.
Honey is heavy for its volume
One millilitre of honey weighs 1.433 g, against 1.002 g for water. If a recipe asks for 100 ml of honey you need 143 g, and if it asks for 100 g you need only 69.8 ml. Treat grams and millilitres as different things here, not the loose equivalents they are for milk or water.
Why honey sticks to the cup and what to do
A cup of honey rarely pours out cleanly, and the leftover film inside the cup is honey you measured but did not add. The classic fixes:
- Spray or wipe the cup with a thin film of the oil in the recipe before filling.
- Warm the jar in a bowl of hot tap water for a few minutes so the honey flows.
- Or avoid the cup altogether and pour the honey straight from the jar into a bowl that sits on the scale.
How honey compares with other syrups
If a recipe lets you pick a syrup, remember each one is a different weight per cup:
- maple syrup: 312 g per cup (27 g less than honey)
- molasses: 340 g per cup (1 g more than honey)
- corn syrup: 312 g per cup (27 g less than honey)
- agave syrup: 336 g per cup (3 g less than honey)
Swapping by volume therefore shifts both sweetness and moisture. If you do swap, convert by weight and change one thing at a time.
Honey versus granulated sugar
A cup of honey (339 g) is 141 g heavier than a cup of granulated sugar (198 g), but honey is part water, so you cannot assume weight-for-weight swaps behave the same. Use a tested recipe that already calls for honey. See sugar cups to grams for the dry side.
Crystallised honey
Honey that has set solid measures the same by weight but is impossible to pour into a cup. Stand the jar in warm water until it liquefies; heat it gently rather than microwaving it hot.
Honey in drinks and dressings
Small amounts add up quickly. A teaspoon of honey is 7.06 g and two tablespoons for a salad dressing is 42.4 g. That second figure is 71% heavier than two tablespoons of granulated sugar, so measure it by weight if the dressing needs to balance.
Measuring a small spoonful
For a tablespoon of honey, level it and let it slide off the spoon, or weigh 21.2 g. A teaspoon is 7.06 g. Thirds and quarters of a cup are 113 g and 84.8 g.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in 1 cup of honey?
1 US cup of honey is 339 g (USDA FoodData Central). One tablespoon is about 21 g.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of honey?
A tablespoon of honey is about 21 g, or 21.2 g from dividing the cup weight by 16.
Why does honey weigh more than water?
It is denser: 1.43 g per ml against 1 g per ml for water.
How do I stop honey sticking to the measuring cup?
Coat the cup lightly with oil first, or weigh the honey into the bowl on a scale so there is no transfer.
How much honey is 100 g in cups?
100 g of honey is 0.29 cups, about 5 tablespoons.