How Much Is 1 Tablespoon of Honey in Grams?
1 tablespoon of honey equals 21.25 g. Honey has a density of 340g per cup (21.25g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 1 tablespoon of honey would be 21.25 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 tablespoon of honey = 21.25g
- 1 × 21.25 = 21.25g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
For 1 tablespoon of honey, just remember: 21.25g. Double it for 2 tablespoons (42.5g), halve it for a half tablespoon (10.63g).
Measuring Tip
For liquids, place your measuring spoon on a flat surface and read at eye level. The bottom of the meniscus (the curve at the surface) should align with the measurement line.
Honey at Different Amounts
How honey scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1 tablespoon) is highlighted.
For reference, 1 tablespoon of honey (21.25g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
Other Amounts of Honey
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 21.25 g | 21.56 g | 28.74 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 42.50 g | 43.11 g | 57.48 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 63.75 g | 64.67 g | 86.22 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 85.00 g | 86.22 g | 114.97 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 106.25 g | 107.78 g | 143.71 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 127.50 g | 129.34 g | 172.45 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 170.00 g | 172.45 g | 229.93 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 212.50 g | 215.56 g | 287.41 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 255.00 g | 258.67 g | 344.90 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 340.00 g | 344.90 g | 459.86 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
One tablespoon holds about 15 milliliters. There are 16 tablespoons in a cup and 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon. In baking, tablespoon measurements are used for butter, oil, honey, and other ingredients where a full cup would be too much.
What is a Gram?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.