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Cornstarch: cups to grams

1 cup of cornstarch weighs 112 grams 3.95 oz · 1/2 cup = 56 g · 1 tbsp = 7 g

Use the converter to change any amount of cornstarch 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 cornstarch = 112 g
3.95 ozounces
16tablespoons
237 mlvolume

Cornstarch: cups to grams

CupsGramsOunces
1/8 cup14 g0.49 oz
1/4 cup28 g0.99 oz
1/3 cup37 g1.32 oz
1/2 cup56 g1.98 oz
2/3 cup75 g2.63 oz
3/4 cup84 g2.96 oz
1 cup112 g3.95 oz
1 1/4 cups140 g4.94 oz
1 1/2 cups168 g5.93 oz
2 cups224 g7.9 oz
2 1/2 cups280 g9.88 oz
3 cups336 g11.85 oz
4 cups448 g15.8 oz

Cornstarch: grams to cups

GramsCupsHow to measure it
10 g0.09 cups1 1/2 tbsp
25 g0.22 cups3 1/2 tbsp
50 g0.45 cups1/3 cup + 2 tbsp
75 g0.67 cups2/3 cup
100 g0.89 cups3/4 cup + 2 1/2 tbsp
125 g1.12 cups1 cup + 2 tbsp
150 g1.34 cups1 1/3 cups
200 g1.79 cups1 3/4 cups + 1 1/2 tsp
250 g2.23 cups2 1/4 cups
300 g2.68 cups2 2/3 cups
400 g3.57 cups3 1/2 cups + 1 tbsp
500 g4.46 cups4 1/3 cups + 2 tbsp
750 g6.7 cups6 2/3 cups
1000 g8.93 cups8 3/4 cups + 3 tbsp

Tablespoons and teaspoons of cornstarch

7 g1 tablespoon
2.3 g1 teaspoon
14.3 tbspin 100 g
0.43 tspin 1 g

How to measure cornstarch 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 cornstarch on a digital kitchen scale: 112 g for every cup the recipe asks for.

Compare with similar ingredients

Ingredient1 cup1/2 cup100 g in cups
Cornstarch112 g56 g0.89
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
Cornmeal156 g78 g0.64
Semolina163 g82 g0.61

Cornstarch conversion FAQ

How many grams is 1 cup of cornstarch?

1 cup of cornstarch weighs 112 grams (3.95 oz), using a standard US cup of 236.6 ml.

How many grams is 1/2 cup of cornstarch?

1/2 cup of cornstarch is 56 grams.

How many cups is 100 grams of cornstarch?

100 grams of cornstarch is 0.89 cups, which you can measure as 3/4 cup + 2 1/2 tbsp.

How many grams is 1 tablespoon of cornstarch?

1 tablespoon of cornstarch weighs about 7 grams, and 1 teaspoon about 2.3 grams.

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

A cup measures volume, not weight. Water weighs about 237 g per cup, but cornstarch has a different density, so the same cup holds 112 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.