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Cornmeal: cups to grams

1 cup of cornmeal weighs 156 grams 5.5 oz · 1/2 cup = 78 g · 1 tbsp = 9.8 g

Use the converter to change any amount of cornmeal between cups, grams, ounces and spoons, or jump to the charts below. Weights are for a standard US cup (236.6 ml), spooned and leveled.

1 cup cornmeal = 156 g
5.5 ozounces
16tablespoons
237 mlvolume

Cornmeal: cups to grams

CupsGramsOunces
1/8 cup20 g0.69 oz
1/4 cup39 g1.38 oz
1/3 cup52 g1.83 oz
1/2 cup78 g2.75 oz
2/3 cup104 g3.67 oz
3/4 cup117 g4.13 oz
1 cup156 g5.5 oz
1 1/4 cups195 g6.88 oz
1 1/2 cups234 g8.25 oz
2 cups312 g11.01 oz
2 1/2 cups390 g13.76 oz
3 cups468 g16.51 oz
4 cups624 g22.01 oz

Cornmeal: grams to cups

GramsCupsHow to measure it
10 g0.06 cups1 tbsp
25 g0.16 cups2 1/2 tbsp
50 g0.32 cups1/3 cup
75 g0.48 cups1/2 cup
100 g0.64 cups2/3 cup
125 g0.8 cups3/4 cup + 1 tbsp
150 g0.96 cups3/4 cup + 3 1/2 tbsp
200 g1.28 cups1 1/4 cups + 1 1/2 tsp
250 g1.6 cups1 1/2 cups + 1 1/2 tbsp
300 g1.92 cups1 3/4 cups + 3 tbsp
400 g2.56 cups2 1/2 cups + 1 tbsp
500 g3.21 cups3 cups + 3 1/2 tbsp
750 g4.81 cups4 3/4 cups + 1 tbsp
1000 g6.41 cups6 1/3 cups + 1 tbsp

Tablespoons and teaspoons of cornmeal

9.8 g1 tablespoon
3.3 g1 teaspoon
10.3 tbspin 100 g
0.31 tspin 1 g

How to measure cornmeal accurately

Spoon flour into the cup and level it with a knife. Scooping straight from the bag packs it down and can add 20–30% more flour.

For the most reliable result, weigh cornmeal on a digital kitchen scale: 156 g for every cup the recipe asks for.

Compare with similar ingredients

Ingredient1 cup1/2 cup100 g in cups
Cornmeal156 g78 g0.64
All-purpose flour120 g60 g0.83
Bread flour120 g60 g0.83
Cake flour120 g60 g0.83
Self-rising flour113 g57 g0.88
Whole wheat flour113 g57 g0.88
Almond flour96 g48 g1.04
Coconut flour128 g64 g0.78
Rye flour106 g53 g0.94
Cornstarch112 g56 g0.89
Semolina163 g82 g0.61

Cornmeal conversion FAQ

How many grams is 1 cup of cornmeal?

1 cup of cornmeal weighs 156 grams (5.5 oz), using a standard US cup of 236.6 ml.

How many grams is 1/2 cup of cornmeal?

1/2 cup of cornmeal is 78 grams.

How many cups is 100 grams of cornmeal?

100 grams of cornmeal is 0.64 cups, which you can measure as 2/3 cup.

How many grams is 1 tablespoon of cornmeal?

1 tablespoon of cornmeal weighs about 9.8 grams, and 1 teaspoon about 3.3 grams.

Why doesn’t a cup of cornmeal weigh the same as a cup of water?

A cup measures volume, not weight. Water weighs about 237 g per cup, but cornmeal has a different density, so the same cup holds 156 g. That is why weighing gives more reliable results than cups.

Other amounts in grams

Source: King Arthur Baking ingredient weight chart. Last checked September 2026. Weights vary slightly by brand and how the cup is filled.