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Convert millilitres of honey to grams

One millilitre of honey weighs about 1.44 g, and half a millilitre comes to roughly 0.719 g. Enter any amount below to convert it, or use the chart further down as a quick reference while you cook.

1 ml of honey =

1.44 g

oz
0.051
kg
0.0014
lb
0.0032

Honey: 340 g per US cup · USDA FoodData Central. Honey is about 1.42 g/ml — far denser than water. Weighing also saves you from scraping a sticky cup.

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Honey at a glance

Every number on this page comes from a single figure: 340 grams per US cup (USDA FoodData Central).

1 cup
340 g
1 tablespoon
21.3 g
1 teaspoon
7.08 g
1 cup in ounces
12 oz
100 g in cups
0.294 cups
Density
1.44 g/ml

millilitres to grams chart for honey

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Honey — measured by volume
MillilitresGramsOunces (weight)Pounds
15 ml21.6 g0.76 oz0.048 lb
30 ml43.1 g1.52 oz0.095 lb
50 ml71.9 g2.53 oz0.158 lb
60 ml86.2 g3.04 oz0.19 lb
100 ml144 g5.07 oz0.317 lb
120 ml172 g6.08 oz0.38 lb
150 ml216 g7.6 oz0.475 lb
200 ml287 g10.1 oz0.634 lb
240 ml345 g12.2 oz0.76 lb
500 ml719 g25.3 oz1.58 lb

How this conversion is calculated

Volume-to-weight conversions are only as good as the density behind them. We treat honey as 340 g per US customary cup, which works out to 1.437 g/ml. From there:

  1. Your millilitres figure is converted into millilitres or grams using standard unit sizes (ml = 1 ml).
  2. The density above bridges volume and weight in whichever direction you need.
  3. The result is rounded the way a cook would round it — to the nearest gram, or to a usable fraction such as 1/3 cups.

Measuring honey accurately

Honey is about 1.42 g/ml — far denser than water. Weighing also saves you from scraping a sticky cup.

If a recipe matters to you — bread, macarons, anything with a tight hydration or ratio — weigh it. A £10 digital scale removes the single largest source of variation in home baking, and it is faster than washing three measuring cups.

When cups are fine

  • Liquids measured in a proper jug, where volume is the honest unit anyway.
  • Forgiving savoury cooking: soups, stews, stir-fries, marinades.
  • Small amounts of leaveners and spices, as long as you use level spoons.

Frequently asked questions

How many grams are in 1 millilitre of honey?

1 millilitre of honey is 1.44 g. This is based on a density of 340 g per US cup.

How many grams are in 2 millilitres of honey?

2 millilitres of honey is 2.87 g, and 0.719 g for half a millilitre.

How much is 100 g of honey in cups?

100 g of honey is about 1/3 cups. Weight is always the more reliable measurement, so use a scale when the recipe gives grams.

Why do other sites give a different number for honey?

Honey is about 1.42 g/ml — far denser than water. Weighing also saves you from scraping a sticky cup.

Do UK and Australian cups give the same result?

No. A US customary cup is 236.6 ml, a metric cup used in Australia and New Zealand is 250 ml, and an old UK imperial cup is 284 ml. Our default is the US cup, but you can pick metric cups in the converter.

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