Honey is easy to spoon but surprisingly easy to mis-measure. It is denser than water, and Australian tablespoon measures are larger than the tablespoon used in many overseas recipes. If accuracy matters, especially in baking, weighing honey in grams is the safest option.
Honey grams to tablespoons: quick answer
For honey grams to tablespoons conversions, weighing is the most reliable method. As a practical household guide, 1 Australian tablespoon of honey (20 mL) is about 28 g, while 1 teaspoon (5 mL) is about 7 g. That also means 20 mL of honey is about 28 g. Honey mL-to-grams conversions are only estimates because density can vary slightly, so use a kitchen scale when precision matters—especially for baking or recipe development.
Quick honey conversion guide
The figures below are approximate because honey density can vary with temperature and composition.
| Measure | Approximate honey weight |
|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon (5 mL) | 7 g |
| 2 teaspoons (10 mL) | 14 g |
| 1 Australian tablespoon (20 mL) | 28 g |
| 30 mL | 42 g |
| 60 mL | 85 g |
| 100 mL | 140 g |
| 1 cup (250 mL) | about 350 g |
For repeatable recipe development, use grams.
How many grams are in one tablespoon of honey?
In Australia, one tablespoon is traditionally 20 mL. Using an approximate honey density of 1.4 g per mL, that works out at about 28 g of honey.
An overseas recipe may use a 15 mL tablespoon. That is one reason an imported recipe can behave differently if you measure it with an Australian spoon.
How many grams are in one teaspoon?
A 5 mL teaspoon is approximately 7 g of honey.
How many grams is 20 mL of honey?
Approximately 28 g.
How many tablespoons is 100 g of honey?
Using the 20 mL Australian tablespoon at about 28 g each, 100 g is approximately 3.5 Australian tablespoons.
For practical kitchen use, weigh 100 g directly rather than trying to measure a half tablespoon precisely.
Is 250 g of honey the same as 250 mL?
No. A gram measures mass; a millilitre measures volume. Because honey is denser than water, 250 mL of honey weighs substantially more than 250 g.
Our 250 g jar serving guide shows why this matters when estimating how many servings are in a jar.
Does Manuka honey weigh differently?
Different honeys can have slightly different water content and composition, and temperature changes how easily honey flows. For household cooking, the difference is usually small enough that the approximate table above is useful. For precise formulation, use the actual weight rather than a volume conversion.
Tips for measuring sticky honey
- Put the mixing bowl directly on the scale and tare it before adding honey.
- If using spoons, level the measure consistently rather than heaping it.
- Measure honey after dry ingredients when practical to reduce extra washing.
- A lightly oiled spoon can help honey release in some savoury recipes.
- Use the same measurement system throughout the recipe.
If you are changing a baking formula rather than simply measuring honey, see Baking With Honey: How to Replace Sugar and Adjust a Recipe. For serving-size context, see Calories in Honey.
Frequently asked questions
Why are these values approximate? Honey density varies, and spoon filling is not perfectly repeatable.
Which is more accurate: grams or tablespoons? Grams.
Is an Australian tablespoon 15 mL? Traditional Australian recipe measures use 20 mL. Always check the recipe source.