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UMF to MGO Converter

Convert any UMF™ Manuka honey rating to its MGO (methylglyoxal) value and back. Built from the official UMF Honey Association correlation, by a licensed New Zealand producer.

UMF → MGOMGO → UMF
UMF 5+ to 30+
Correlated MGO
514
mg/kg methylglyoxal (minimum)
UMF 15+: Premium Grade

Based on the UMF Honey Association correlation between UMF grade and tested MGO. The certified values for any specific jar are printed on its batch certificate.

UMF to MGO Conversion Chart

Each UMF grade certifies a minimum tested MGO level. These are the official UMF Honey Association anchor points used across our range.

  • UMF 5+MGO 83+
    Daily Wellness

    Quality table honey for everyday use

  • UMF 10+MGO 263+
    Active Support

    Entry point for targeted health benefits

  • UMF 15+MGO 514+
    Premium Grade

    High-strength, therapeutic potency

  • UMF 20+MGO 829+
    Superior Potency

    Maximum antibacterial activity

  • UMF 25+MGO 1200+
    Ultra Premium

    Rare, exceptional grade

Want the full explanation of how these ratings are tested and what they mean for you?

Read: UMF vs MGO ExplainedShop UMF™ Manuka Honey
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Featured UMF™ Manuka Honey

Now that you know the numbers, shop our certified UMF™ Manuka honey. Every jar is independently lab-tested and batch-traceable, from everyday UMF 5+ to high-potency UMF 20+.

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UMF & MGO: Common Questions

UMF (Unique Manuka Factor) and MGO (methylglyoxal) measure related things, so each UMF grade corresponds to a minimum MGO level: UMF 5+ ≈ MGO 83, UMF 10+ ≈ MGO 263, UMF 15+ ≈ MGO 514, UMF 20+ ≈ MGO 829, and UMF 25+ ≈ MGO 1200. Our calculator interpolates between these official UMF Honey Association anchor points for any value in between.
No. MGO measures one compound, methylglyoxal, in milligrams per kilogram. UMF is a broader New Zealand grading system that tests four markers (MGO, DHA, leptosperin and HMF) and also certifies authenticity and freshness. A UMF rating tells you more than MGO alone, which is why UMF is considered the more complete trust signal.
UMF 15+ corresponds to a minimum of MGO 514 (mg/kg). It is regarded as a high-strength, therapeutic-grade Manuka honey suitable for targeted wellness use.
MGO 100 falls just below UMF 6+ on the correlation curve (UMF 5+ is MGO 83 and UMF 10+ is MGO 263). It is an everyday quality grade rather than a high-potency therapeutic one.
Look for a UMF number and a batch you can verify. UMF certification requires independent laboratory testing against four compounds, including an authenticity marker, so it is harder to fake than an MGO-only number. Every ApiHealth jar is independently lab-tested and traceable to its batch certificate.