How many grams is 1 tablespoon of honey?

1 tablespoon of honey is 21 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 10.5 grams and 2 tablespoons is 42 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount.

How many tablespoons of honey is 21 grams?

21 grams of honey is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

What is 1 tablespoon of honey in ounces?

1 tablespoon of honey is 0.74 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.37 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 1.48 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance.

How do tablespoons and cups compare as units?

Tablespoons and cups are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres.

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How much is 1 tablespoon of honey?

1 tablespoon of honey (raw honey) is 21 grams, about 0.74 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of honey is 10.5 grams and 2 tablespoons is 42 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
One metric tablespoon of honey weighs about 21 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 20.7 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 28 grams.

Honey is a natural liquid sweetener produced by bees from flower nectar. Dense and viscous, 1 cup (250 ml) of honey weighs around 350 grams, roughly 40% heavier than the same volume of water. Its thick consistency makes weight measurements far more reliable than estimating by volume in a sticky measuring cup.

Baking recipes frequently list honey by tablespoons or grams rather than cups. One tablespoon of honey weighs about 21 grams, so a kitchen scale is the easiest way to hit the right amount without the mess.

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Related Honey Ingredients

Golden syrup is a refined cane sugar syrup with a buttery toffee taste, while honey carries floral notes from nectar. They weigh the same per cup (350 g) and swap 1:1 by volume in flapjacks, gingerbread, and toffee bakes that suit either flavour. See golden syrup in tablespoons.

Molasses is darker and more bittersweet than honey, with a stronger flavour even in small amounts. They are close in weight (honey 350 g, molasses 340 g per cup), but only swap them where the recipe suits a robust, dark character. See molasses in tablespoons.

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Common Honey Conversions

Here are the most common honey conversions from tablespoons to grams.

Tablespoons	Grams
1 tbsp	21 g
2 tbsp	42 g
3 tbsp	63 g
4 tbsp	84 g
6 tbsp	126 g
8 tbsp	168 g
10 tbsp	210 g
12 tbsp	252 g
16 tbsp	336 g

Honey Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting honey from Tablespoon to other measurements.

tbsp	cup	grams	ounces	cup(US)	tsp	ml	fl oz
1 tbsp	0.06 cup	21 g	0.74 oz	0.06 cup (US)	3 tsp	15 ml	0.51 fl oz
2 tbsp	0.12 cup	42 g	1.48 oz	0.13 cup (US)	6 tsp	30 ml	1.01 fl oz
3 tbsp	0.18 cup	63 g	2.22 oz	0.19 cup (US)	9 tsp	45 ml	1.52 fl oz
4 tbsp	0.24 cup	84 g	2.96 oz	0.25 cup (US)	12 tsp	60 ml	2.03 fl oz

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of honey?: 1 tablespoon of honey is 21 grams, or 0.74 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of honey is 10.5 grams and 2 tablespoons is 42 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the honey converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of honey?: 1 tablespoon of honey is 21 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 10.5 grams and 2 tablespoons is 42 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 tablespoon honey in grams
How many tablespoons of honey is 21 grams?: 21 grams of honey is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 tablespoon of honey in ounces?: 1 tablespoon of honey is 0.74 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.37 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 1.48 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 tablespoon honey in ounces
How do tablespoons and cups compare as units?: Tablespoons and cups are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Tablespoons to cups

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