How many us cup is 1 metric cup of honey?

1 metric cup of honey weighs approximately 1 us 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

Metric Cup to US Cup

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1.1cup

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Honey — Quick Reference

Common metric cup to us cup conversions

Honey: Metric Cup to US Cup conversion table
Metric Cup	US Cup
¼ cup	0cup
⅓ cup	0cup
½ cup	1cup
⅔ cup	1cup
¾ cup	1cup
1 cup	1cup
1½ cups	2cup
2 cups	2cup

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

Understanding Honey Conversions

The Math Behind This Conversion

Converting 1 metric cup to us cup is a direct volume conversion. One metric cup equals 250ml, and one us cup equals 236.59ml. So 1 metric cup (250ml) equals 1.1 us 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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