🍯 Honey Syrup Calculator (U.S. Units)
Quick, accurate 1:1 & 2:1 feed math for Missouri beekeepers — final gallons, feeder fill counts, costs & more.
Batch Setup
Spring build-up → 1:1 • Fall stores → 2:1
Granularity: 0.10 lb • Water rounds to nearest 0.5 cup
At ≈68°F water weighs: 1 gal = 8.34 lb; 1 qt = 2.085 lb; 1 cup = 0.52 lb.
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Results
Enter an amount to calculate sugar, water, final volume, and costs.
Sugar
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Water
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Total Mix
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Estimated Final Volume
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Costs
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Sugar bag breakdown
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Tips: Warm (not boiling) water dissolves faster; cool before feeding. Avoid feeding during strong nectar flow. Discard fermented syrup.
Quick Reference
1:1 – equal parts sugar & water
2:1 – two parts sugar to one part water
- 1:1 — 10 lb total → ≈ 0.98 gal (15.6 cups)
- 2:1 — 10 lb total → ≈ 0.88 gal (14.1 cups)
- 2:1 — 25 lb total → ≈ 2.20 gal (35.2 cups)
Volumes are estimates at ~68°F; small differences come from temperature and mixing.
Mixing Notes
- Measure by weight for sugar; water is shown as volume for easier kitchen/yard measuring.
- Keep feeders clean; rinse between refills. Mold or sour smell = discard.
- For fall in Missouri, prefer 2:1 to reduce moisture in comb.
Built for Missouri Beekeepers • U.S. customary units only.