Honey Grams to Cups Converter
Convert honey from grams to cups using ingredient-specific baking measurements.
100 grams of honey ≈ 0.29 US cups
About ¼ cup + 2 teaspoons
Based on 1 US cup of honey = 339g
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100 grams of honey equals
0.29 US cups
¼ cup + 2 tsp
- Tablespoons 4.72 tbsp
- Teaspoons 14 tsp
- Milliliters 70.8 ml
Based on 1 US cup of honey = 339g
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Conversions are approximate and may vary by ingredient brand, packing, humidity, and measuring method. Spoons: 15 ml tablespoon, 5 ml teaspoon. Kitchen estimates have up to 10% volume rounding error; very small amounts use a threshold. See Methodology for the policy.
How this conversion is calculated
Adopted reference value
1 US cup of Honey = 339g
Data last verified: 2026-08-04
Cup type
US cup / 240 ml
Measuring method
Liquid, room temperature (temperature not specified by source) · poured, cup lightly greased
Honey grams to cups conversion table
| Grams | Cups | tbspTablespoons | tspTeaspoons | ml |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50g | 0.15 cups | 2.36 | 7.1 | 35.4 |
| 100g | 0.29 cups | 4.72 | 14 | 70.8 |
| 125g | 0.37 cups | 5.90 | 18 | 88.5 |
| 150g | 0.44 cups | 7.08 | 21 | 106.2 |
| 200g | 0.59 cups | 9.44 | 28 | 141.6 |
| 250g | 0.74 cups | 11.80 | 35 | 177 |
| 300g | 0.88 cups | 14.16 | 42 | 212.4 |
| 500g | 1.47 cups | 23.60 | 71 | 354 |
Kitchen fraction approximation
¼ cup
≈ 85g
⅓ cup
≈ 113g
½ cup
≈ 170g
⅔ cup
≈ 226g
¾ cup
≈ 254g
Sources & how they compare
| Source | Reported value | Comparable source-cup value | Type | Method the source states | Adopted here | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USDA FoodData Central — Honey (FDC 169640) FDC ID: 169640 Backup copy: nutritionvalue.org | 339 g per 1 cup (volume not stated) | 339g | Direct | not specified (temperature not stated) | Adopted | 2026-08-04 |
| King Arthur Baking — Ingredient Weight Chart | 21 g per 1 tablespoon (volume not stated) | 336g | Derived | not stated (the chart lists weights only) | 2026-07-18 |
Measuring step this site recommends: poured, cup lightly greased.
When sources disagree, follow your recipe: use its gram weights if it gives them, or measure the way its author did. The adopted value is one stated convention, not a correction of the other sources.
A comparable source-cup value only scales a half-cup or tablespoon serving to one source cup. When a source does not state the cup's exact volume, we do not present it as a fixed-milliliter normalization.
Measurement notes
- Honey is thick and sticky, so pouring by volume is imprecise — weighing on a scale gives far more accurate results.
- Lightly greasing the measuring cup or spoon first helps honey slide out cleanly without leaving residue that skews the next measurement.
- Honey's density varies slightly by floral source and moisture content, so gram weights are an average.
Common mistakes
- Assuming 1 cup of honey equals 240g like water — it is actually 339g per US cup.
- Swapping honey and maple syrup cup for cup, although a cup of honey weighs more.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cups is 100 grams of honey?
100 grams of honey is about 0.29 cups, based on 1 US cup (240 ml) = 339g.
How many grams are in 1 cup of honey?
1 US cup of liquid honey at room temperature weighs about 339 grams when poured into a lightly greased cup.
Does 1 cup of honey weigh the same in a metric cup?
No. A metric cup (250 ml) holds slightly more than a US cup (240 ml), so 1 metric cup of honey is about 353.1g, compared with 339g in a US cup.
What's the best way to measure honey accurately?
Pour liquid honey at room temperature into a lightly greased cup. Use a kitchen scale when your recipe calls for a precise weight.
Can I convert cups of honey back to grams?
Yes, use the Cups to Grams tool with honey selected to convert any cup amount back into grams.
Why does honey convert differently from other ingredients?
Grams measure weight and cups measure volume, so the conversion depends on how dense honey is. A denser or lighter ingredient weighs a different amount per cup.