Convert Corn Flour from Cup

How much is 1 cup of corn flour?

1 cup of corn flour (Cornstarch) is 135 grams, about 4.76 ounces. 0.5 cups of corn flour is 67.5 grams and 2 cups is 270 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

On this page, corn flour refers to the fine starch powder extracted from corn, known as cornstarch in North America and maize starch in some other regions. It is commonly used as a thickening agent in sauces, gravies, soups, and custards, and can also be used in some baking recipes to soften texture. One metric cup of corn flour weighs approximately 135 grams.

Corn flour (cornstarch) is a very fine starch that compacts easily when scooped, so measuring by weight gives more accurate and consistent results than volume alone. This page lets you convert corn flour between grams, cups, tablespoons, and more so your recipes turn out reliably every time.

Also known as

  • Cornstarch
  • Maize Starch

Related Corn Flour Ingredients

Cornmeal is the whole corn kernel ground coarse, giving texture and flavour, while corn flour (cornstarch) is a fine starch with neither. The two are not a swap; corn flour thickens sauces, cornmeal builds cornbread and polenta. See cornmeal in cups.

Arrowroot is a clear-setting root starch that swaps 1:1 for corn flour as a thickener. It sets glossier and handles acidic or frozen sauces better, while corn flour is cheaper and clouds slightly. They weigh close per cup (128 g arrowroot vs 135 g corn flour). See arrowroot in cups.

Tapioca starch swaps 1:1 for corn flour and sets to a clear, glossy finish that freezes and thaws without weeping. Corn flour is cheaper and clouds a little. Tapioca is a little lighter per cup (120 g vs 135 g corn flour). See tapioca starch in cups.

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Common Corn Flour Conversions

Here are the most common corn flour conversions from cups to grams.

CupsGrams
0.25 cups33.75 g
0.5 cups67.5 g
0.75 cups101.25 g
1 cup135 g
1.25 cups168.75 g
1.5 cups202.5 g
2 cups270 g
2.5 cups337.5 g
3 cups405 g

Corn Flour Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting corn flour from Cup to other measurements.

cupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptsp
0.25 cup33.75 g1.19 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup67.5 g2.38 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup135 g4.76 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup270 g9.52 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 cup of corn flour?
1 cup of corn flour is 135 grams, or 4.76 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups of corn flour is 67.5 grams and 2 cups is 270 grams. Whatever unit your recipe uses, enter the amount in the converter above or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common quantities. Open the corn flour converter
How many grams is 1 cup of corn flour?
1 cup of corn flour is 135 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 cups is 67.5 grams and 2 cups is 270 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact grams reading at any amount. 1 cup corn flour in grams
How many cups of corn flour is 135 grams?
135 grams of corn flour is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
What is 1 cup of corn flour in ounces?
1 cup of corn flour is 4.76 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups is 2.38 ounces and 2 cups is 9.52 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 cup corn flour in ounces
How do cups and tablespoons compare as units?
Cups and tablespoons are both volume units, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. One metric cup holds about 16.67 tablespoons or 50 teaspoons, and the ratio stays fixed regardless of what you are measuring. The volume converter handles any amount between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres. Cups to tablespoons

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