Grams to Tablespoons – Honey
Honey is dense (≈1.42 g/mL). That means 1 tbsp ≈21.0 g. Use the calculator and table below for quick conversions.
Honey Calculator
Formula: tablespoons = grams ÷ 21.0 (approx.).
What Are Grams and Tablespoons?
A gram (g) is a unit of mass in the metric system (1 g ≈0.03527 oz). A tablespoon (tbsp) is a unit of volume equal to 3 teaspoons, or about 14.7868 milliliters. Mass and volume measure different things, so you need the ingredient's density to convert between them.1
Honey Density and Formula
Honey is one of the densest common ingredients, with a density of approximately 1.42 g/mL. This high density means honey weighs significantly more per tablespoon than lighter ingredients like flour or sugar. The density gives us approximately 21.0 grams per tablespoon.
tablespoons = grams ÷ 21.0
grams = tablespoons Ã 21.0
More precisely, tablespoons = grams ÷ (14.7868 Ã density). For honey with density ~1.42 g/mL, this gives approximately 21.0 grams per tablespoon.2
Note: Results are approximate. Temperature affects honey's viscosity and flow, but the mass remains constant. Warm honey flows better and may settle differently, but the weight in grams stays the same.
Honey Conversion Table
This table lists common gram amounts with their approximate tablespoon equivalents for honey.
| Grams (g) | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
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Assumes 1 tbsp ≈21.0 g for honey. Real-world results vary slightly based on temperature and honey type.
Tips for Accurate Measuring
- Weighing is most reliable: A kitchen scale provides the most accurate honey measurements.2
- Warm honey flows better: Warm honey flows more easily and can settle differently, but the mass stays the same. Slight warming in a water bath can make measuring easier.
- Lightly coat spoons: Coating measuring spoons with a thin layer of oil can help honey slide out more easily and improve accuracy.
- Temperature matters: Cold honey is very thick and may not fill a measuring spoon completely. Warm honey flows better for more accurate volume measurements.
- Different honey types: Raw, pasteurized, and different flower varieties have similar densities, so the conversion applies to all types.
FAQs
How many tablespoons is 50 g of honey?
About 2.38 tbsp (50 ÷ 21.0). Use the calculator for exact rounding.
How many grams is 3 tablespoons of honey?
About 63.0 g (3 Ã 21.0).
Does temperature affect honey measurements?
Temperature affects honey's viscosity and how it flows, but the mass (weight in grams) remains constant. Warm honey is easier to measure by volume because it flows better.
Do different types of honey have different densities?
Different honey types (raw, pasteurized, different flowers) have very similar densities, so the tablespoon conversion (21.0 g per tbsp) applies to all types.
Why is honey heavier per tablespoon than sugar?
Honey has a much higher density (~1.42 g/mL) compared to granulated sugar (~0.8 g/mL), which is why it weighs more per tablespoon.
Sources
- Tablespoon ≈14.7868 mL; density needed to convert mass to volume.2
- Measurement accuracy and density guidance; tablespoons derived from grams and density for honey.
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