How many metric cup is 1 gram of honey?

1 gram of honey weighs approximately 0 metric cup. This is based on a density of 1.42 g/ml for honey.

How do I measure honey accurately?

Measure honey in a liquid measuring cup placed on a flat surface. Read the measurement at eye level at the bottom of the meniscus.

Why does honey have a specific cup-to-gram conversion?

Honey has a density of 1.42 g/ml, meaning each milliliter weighs 1.42 grams. Different ingredients have different densities—for example, flour is lighter than sugar—which is why each needs its own conversion factor.

Honey

Gram to Metric Cup

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0.003cup

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Honey — Quick Reference

Common gram to metric cup conversions

Honey: Gram to Metric Cup conversion table
Gram	Metric Cup
25g	0cup
50g	0cup
100g	0cup
150g	0cup
200g	1cup
250g	1cup
300g	1cup
500g	1cup

Based on honey density of 1.42 g/ml (poured method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Understanding Honey Conversions

The Math Behind This Conversion

To convert 1 gram of honey to metric cup, we divide by the density (1.42 g/ml). First, 1g ÷ 1.42 g/ml = 0.7ml. Then, dividing by the metric cup volume (250ml): 0.7ml ÷ 250ml = 0 metric cup.

Measurement Tip

Measure honey in a liquid measuring cup (the kind with a spout) placed on a flat surface. Read the measurement at eye level, looking at the bottom of the meniscus (the curved surface of the liquid). For sticky liquids like honey, lightly coat the measuring cup with oil first to help it slide out easily.

About Our Data

The density value of 1.42 g/ml for honey is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 169640). This measurement was taken with honey poured into the measuring cup.

View source data on USDA FoodData Central (ID: 169640)

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