Sugar to Honey Converter

Replace granulated sugar with honey (or honey with sugar) and get the adjustments that keep your bake working.

How to use the Sugar to Honey Converter

Choose sugar → honey or honey → sugar.
Enter the amount in cups.
Make the extra adjustments listed.

How it works

Honey is sweeter than sugar and about 17% water, so use ¾ cup of honey per cup of sugar and reduce other liquids by ¼ cup. Honey is acidic — add ¼ teaspoon of baking soda per cup to keep the rise — and it browns faster, so lower the oven by 25 °F. Honey keeps baked goods moist longer.

Sugar to honey

Sugar	Honey	Reduce liquid by
¼ cup	3 tbsp	1 tbsp
½ cup	6 tbsp	2 tbsp
¾ cup	½ cup + 1 tbsp	3 tbsp
1 cup	¾ cup	¼ cup
2 cups	1½ cups	½ cup

Frequently asked questions

How much honey replaces 1 cup of sugar?

¾ cup.

Why reduce the liquid?

Honey is about 17% water, so the batter would be too wet.

Can I use maple syrup the same way?

Yes — similar ratios work for maple syrup.

Does honey change baking temperature?

Lower the oven by 25 °F because honey browns faster.