One cup of honey weighs 340 grams — much heavier than sugar because honey is a dense liquid. Use the chart and calculator below for any amount.
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 7g | 0.25 oz | ⅓ tbsp |
| 1 tbsp | 21g | 0.75 oz | 1 tbsp |
| ⅛ cup | 43g | 1.5 oz | 2 tbsp |
| ¼ cup | 85g | 3 oz | 4 tbsp |
| ⅓ cup | 113g | 4 oz | 5 tbsp |
| ½ cup | 170g | 6 oz | 8 tbsp |
| ¾ cup | 255g | 9 oz | 12 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 340g | 12 oz | 16 tbsp |
| 2 cups | 680g | 24 oz | 32 tbsp |
| Sweetener | 1 Cup (g) | Calories | Sweetness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honey | 340g | 1,031 cal | 1.25× sugar |
| Granulated sugar | 200g | 774 cal | baseline |
| Brown sugar | 220g | 836 cal | ≈ sugar |
| Maple syrup | 322g | 819 cal | ≈ sugar |
| Agave nectar | 336g | 960 cal | 1.5× sugar |
| Powdered sugar | 120g | 467 cal | ≈ sugar |
How many grams in a cup of honey?
One cup of honey is approximately 340 grams, which equals 12 ounces or 16 tablespoons.
How many grams in a tablespoon of honey?
One tablespoon of honey is approximately 21 grams.
How many grams in half a cup of honey?
Half a cup of honey is approximately 170 grams.
Why does honey weigh more than sugar?
Honey is a dense liquid that contains water, which makes it much heavier than sugar. One cup of honey weighs 340g while one cup of sugar weighs only 200g.
How do I substitute honey for sugar in baking?
Use ¾ cup of honey for every 1 cup of sugar. Also reduce other liquids by ¼ cup and add ¼ teaspoon of baking soda per cup of honey used.