Honey (Strained / Liquid) — Cups to Grams & Grams to Cups Converter
Convert honey between grams, cups, and spoons — 1 US cup = 339 g (11.96 oz) · 1 Metric cup = 358.2 g.
Honey (Strained / Liquid) Weight ↔ Volume Calculator
Convert grams ↔ US cups (236.59 mL), Metric cups (250 mL), tbsp, tsp, mL, and oz
Instant Equivalents for 1 US cup of Honey
Honey (Strained / Liquid) — Cups, Tablespoons & Teaspoons to Grams Chart (US & Metric Cups)
Calculated using published density 1.4329 g/mL (USDA FoodData Central & National Honey Board). Includes side-by-side weights for both US Customary Cups (236.59 mL) and Metric Cups (250 mL). Values vary by brand, humidity and how you pack the cup.
| Volume Measure | US Volume (mL) | US Cup Grams (USDA / Honey Board (339 g/cup)) | Ounces (oz wt) | Metric Cup (250 mL) Grams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (1 tsp) | 4.929 mL | 7.063 g | 0.2491 oz | 7.165 g (metric) |
| 1 Tablespoon (1 tbsp) | 14.79 mL | 21.19 g | 0.7474 oz | 21.49 g (metric) |
| 2 Tablespoons (1/8 cup) | 29.57 mL | 42.38 g | 1.495 oz | 44.78 g |
| 1/4 Cup (4 US tbsp) | 59.15 mL | 84.75 g | 2.99 oz | 89.56 g |
| 1/3 Cup (5 tbsp + 1 tsp) | 78.86 mL | 113 g | 3.986 oz | 119.41 g |
| 1/2 Cup (8 US tbsp) | 118.29 mL | 169.5 g | 5.979 oz | 179.11 g |
| 2/3 Cup | 157.73 mL | 226 g | 7.972 oz | 238.82 g |
| 3/4 Cup (12 US tbsp) | 177.44 mL | 254.26 g | 8.969 oz | 268.67 g |
| 1 Cup (16 US tbsp / 8 fl oz) | 236.59 mL | 339.01 g | 11.96 oz | 358.23 g |
| 1 ½ Cups | 354.88 mL | 508.51 g | 17.94 oz | 537.34 g |
| 2 Cups (1 US Pint) | 473.18 mL | 678.01 g | 23.92 oz | 716.45 g |
| 3 Cups | 709.76 mL | 1,017.02 g | 35.87 oz | 1,074.67 g |
| 4 Cups (1 US Quart / 1 Liter Metric) | 946.35 mL | 1,356.03 g | 47.83 oz | 1,432.9 g |
Honey (Strained / Liquid) — Grams to US Cups, Metric Cups, Tbsp, Tsp & Ounces Chart
Quick lookup for converting metric recipe weights in grams into US Customary cups (236.59 mL), Metric cups (250 mL), tablespoons, teaspoons, milliliters, and weight ounces at ρ = 1.4329 g/mL.
| Weight (Grams) | US Cups (236.6 mL) | Metric Cups (250 mL) | Tablespoons (tbsp) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Milliliters (mL) | Ounces (oz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 0.0295 US cups | 0.0279 metric cups | 0.472 tbsp | 1.416 tsp | 6.979 mL | 0.3527 oz |
| 25 g | 0.0737 US cups | 0.0698 metric cups | 1.18 tbsp | 3.54 tsp | 17.45 mL | 0.8818 oz |
| 50 g | 0.1475 US cups | 0.1396 metric cups | 2.36 tbsp | 7.079 tsp | 34.89 mL | 1.764 oz |
| 75 g | 0.2212 US cups | 0.2094 metric cups | 3.54 tbsp | 10.62 tsp | 52.34 mL | 2.646 oz |
| 100 g | 0.295 US cups | 0.2792 metric cups | 4.72 tbsp | 14.16 tsp | 69.79 mL | 3.527 oz |
| 125 g | 0.3687 US cups | 0.3489 metric cups | 5.9 tbsp | 17.7 tsp | 87.24 mL | 4.409 oz |
| 150 g | 0.4425 US cups | 0.4187 metric cups | 7.079 tbsp | 21.24 tsp | 104.68 mL | 5.291 oz |
| 200 g | 0.59 US cups | 0.5583 metric cups | 9.439 tbsp | 28.32 tsp | 139.58 mL | 7.055 oz |
| 250 g | 0.7374 US cups | 0.6979 metric cups | 11.8 tbsp | 35.4 tsp | 174.47 mL | 8.818 oz |
| 500 g | 1.475 US cups | 1.396 metric cups | 23.6 tbsp | 70.79 tsp | 348.94 mL | 17.64 oz |
| 1000 g | 2.95 US cups | 2.792 metric cups | 47.2 tbsp | 141.59 tsp | 697.89 mL | 35.27 oz |
How to Measure Sticky Honey Without Waste
Honey is a supersaturated natural sugar solution containing roughly 80% sugars (fructose and glucose) and only 17%–18% water. Because of this high dissolved sugar concentration, honey is one of the densest ingredients in the kitchen—more than 43% heavier than an equal volume of water.
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 169640) and the National Honey Board, 1 US Customary cup (236.59 mL / 8 US fl oz) of liquid honey weighs 339 grams (11.96 avoirdupois ounces—almost 12 oz by weight!), with a density of 1.4329 g/mL. In a 250 mL Metric cup, 1 cup of honey weighs 358.2 grams.
Step-by-Step Kitchen Measuring Technique
Pouring viscous honey into a measuring cup and scraping it out leaves 10 to 20 grams stuck to the cup walls. Here are the two best ways to measure honey cleanly.
- Method 1 (Best): Weigh directly into your mixing bowl: Place your mixing bowl on a digital kitchen scale, press Tare (zero), and squeeze or pour honey directly into the bowl until you hit the target gram weight (e.g., 85 g for 1/4 US cup).
- Method 2: Coat the measuring cup or spoon with oil: If you must use a measuring cup or tablespoon, lightly coat the inside with neutral cooking spray, vegetable oil, or warm water first so the honey slides right out.
- Check honey jars sold by weight vs. volume: A '12 oz' bear bottle of honey contains 12 weight ounces (340 g), which equals exactly 1 US cup (8 fluid ounces) by volume!
Culinary & Baking Notes for Honey (Strained / Liquid)
- The 12-oz Honey Bear rule: In US grocery stores, honey is sold by net weight. A standard 12-oz (340 g) honey bear holds almost exactly 1 US cup (8 fl oz) of honey.
- Maple syrup, molasses & corn syrup comparison: Pure maple syrup (~315–322 g/cup) is slightly lighter than honey (339 g/cup), whereas light/dark corn syrup (~328–340 g/cup) and molasses (~337–340 g/cup) have almost the same density as honey.
- Crystallized honey: If your honey has crystallized in the jar, warm the jar gently in a bowl of warm water (around 40 °C / 104 °F) to reliquefy it before measuring by volume—or simply weigh it in grams as-is.
US Cup vs. Metric Cup vs. UK Cup Weight for Honey (Strained / Liquid)
If you are adapting an international recipe, remember that cup sizes vary by country. Here is how much 1 cup of honey (strained / liquid) weighs across all four global cup standards (at ρ = 1.4329 g/mL):
Step-by-Step Conversion Examples for Honey (Strained / Liquid)
Convert 1/3 US Cup of Honey to Grams
A granola or honey cake recipe calls for 1/3 US cup of liquid honey.
Convert 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) of Honey to Grams
An international baking recipe specifies 1 Metric cup (250 mL) of honey.
Convert 100 Grams of Honey to Tablespoons & US Cups
A bread recipe requires 100 g of honey.
Published Density References & Citations for Honey (Strained / Liquid)
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Honey (FDC ID 169640, SR Legacy) — 1 cup = 339 g, 1 tbsp = 21 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Honey (Strained / Liquid) Conversions
How many grams are in 1 cup of honey?
1 US Customary cup (236.59 mL) of honey weighs 339 grams (11.96 oz, often rounded to 340 g or 12 oz) according to USDA FoodData Central. In a 250 mL Metric cup, 1 cup of honey weighs 358.2 grams.
How many grams are in 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon of honey?
1 US tablespoon (14.79 mL) of honey weighs 21.19 grams (rounded to 21 g on nutrition labels), and 1 US teaspoon (4.93 mL) weighs 7.06 grams (rounded to 7 g).
Why does 1 cup (8 fl oz) of honey weigh 12 ounces?
Fluid ounces measure volume while dry ounces measure weight. Because honey has a specific gravity of 1.433 (43.3% denser than water), 8 fluid ounces of honey weighs 11.96 avoirdupois ounces (~12 oz / 339 g).
How many cups is a 16 oz (1 lb) jar of honey?
A 1-pound (453.6 g / 16 weight oz) jar of honey equals 1.34 US cups (about 1 ⅓ cups, or 10.7 fluid ounces).