Honey Weight to Volume Converter
Convert bulk honey weight to liters and jar counts. Adjusts for moisture content (13-21%) for precise beekeeping and jarring calculations.
Standard Grade A is usually ≤ 18.6%
About
Honey is significantly denser than water, but this density fluctuates based on water content (moisture). Beekeepers harvest honey with moisture levels ranging from 13% (very thick) to 21% (risk of fermentation). Standard conversion tables often fail because they assume a single static density.
This tool adjusts the Specific Gravity based on the moisture percentage. It allows apiarists to calculate exactly how many jars of specific sizes (500g, 1kg, 500ml, etc.) can be filled from a bulk harvest bucket.
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Formulas
The formula adjusts density ρ based on moisture deviation from the standard 17%.
ρ ≈ 1.423 − M − 17 × 0.0042
Volume V is then:
V = Massρ
Reference Data
| Moisture Content (%) | Specific Gravity (SG) | Weight per Liter (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| 13.0% | 1.445 | 1.445 |
| 15.0% | 1.435 | 1.435 |
| 17.0% (Standard) | 1.423 | 1.423 |
| 19.0% | 1.410 | 1.410 |
| 21.0% | 1.399 | 1.399 |
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on moisture, but typically a 1 Liter jar holds about 1.42 kg of honey. Conversely, a "500g jar" (sold by weight) usually has a volume of roughly 350ml.
Water is lighter than honey sugars. More water means lower density. A 20kg bucket of "wet" honey (20% moisture) has a slightly larger volume than 20kg of "dry" honey (14% moisture).
This tool calculates it, but be aware: Honey above 18-19% moisture is at high risk of fermenting (spoiling) unless pasteurized or consumed quickly.