For mead makers
Mead honey calculator
How much honey your batch needs — and what it actually costs at live prices across our producers.
Quick styles:
13.3 lb honey for 5 gal @ 12% (dry)
≈ $192.85 at the community median ($14.50/lb), or $19.95 at today's cheapest ($1.50/lb).
Compare the cheapest honey →Rule of thumb: ~1 lb honey per gallon ≈ 4.5% potential ABV at a dry finish. Sweeter meads need extra honey for residual sweetness.