Grams to Cups Chart for Honey
Below is the definitive conversion table for honey. The density of standard liquid honey is 340 grams per US customary cup (236.6 ml).
| Grams (g) | Cups (Decimal) | Cups (Fraction) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 0.15 cups | ~ 2½ Tbsp |
| 85 g | 0.25 cups | ¼ cup |
| 100 g | 0.29 cups | ~ ¼ cup + 1 Tbsp |
| 115 g | 0.34 cups | ⅓ cup |
| 170 g | 0.50 cups | ½ cup |
| 200 g | 0.59 cups | ~ ½ cup + 1½ Tbsp |
| 255 g | 0.75 cups | ¾ cup |
| 340 g | 1.00 cup | 1 cup |
| 400 g | 1.18 cups | 1 ⅕ cups |
| 500 g | 1.47 cups | 1 ½ cups |
| 680 g | 2.00 cups | 2 cups |
Sweetener Density Comparison
Why does measuring honey by weight matter? Because liquid sweeteners and sugars have drastically different densities per cup.
- Honey 340 g/cup
- Corn Syrup 340 g/cup
- Agave Nectar 335 g/cup
- Maple Syrup 322 g/cup
- Granulated Sugar (For reference) 200 g/cup
Pro Measuring Tips
- Oil your measuring cups: Honey is notoriously sticky. Lightly spray your measuring cup or spoon with neutral cooking oil before pouring honey into it. The honey will slide right out, ensuring an accurate measurement and an easy clean-up.
- Use warm honey: If your honey has crystallized or is very stiff, place the jar in a bowl of warm water for 10-15 minutes before measuring. Liquid honey measures more accurately.
- Substituting for Maple Syrup: While maple syrup and honey have similar volumes per cup, honey is slightly denser and notably sweeter. Keep this in mind when making 1:1 substitutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 cup of standard liquid honey weighs 340 grams.
¼ cup of honey is approximately 85 grams.
Honey is a liquid with high sugar concentration and low water content, making it very dense (density ~1.4 g/ml). Granulated sugar is a dry solid with tiny air gaps between the crystals, which significantly lowers its weight per volume.
250g of honey is approximately 0.74 cups, which is very close to ¾ of a cup.
No — honey is 70% heavier per cup and also sweeter. A general rule of thumb is to replace 1 cup of sugar with ¾ cup of honey, and reduce the other liquids in your recipe by 3 tablespoons.