Convert Corn Flour from Cup (US) to Grams

How many grams is 1 US cup of corn flour?

1 US cup of corn flour (Cornstarch) is 115.2 grams. 2 US cups of corn flour is 230.4 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 120 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

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 our Cornmeal converter.

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 120 g corn flour). See our Arrowroot converter.

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. The two weigh the same per cup (120 g). See our Tapioca Starch converter.

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Common Corn Flour Conversions

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

Cups (US)Grams
0.25 cups (US)28.8 g
0.5 cups (US)57.6 g
0.75 cups (US)86.4 g
1 cup (US)115.2 g
1.25 cups (US)144 g
1.5 cups (US)172.8 g
2 cups (US)230.4 g
2.5 cups (US)288 g
3 cups (US)345.6 g

Corn Flour Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting corn flour from Cup (US) to Grams and other measurements.

cup(US)gramscupouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)28.8 g0.24 cup1.02 oz4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)57.6 g0.48 cup2.03 oz8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)115.2 g0.96 cup4.06 oz16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)230.4 g1.92 cup8.12 oz32 tbsp96 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 US cup of corn flour?
1 US cup of corn flour is 115.2 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of corn flour is 230.4 grams and 0.5 US cups is 57.6 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the corn flour converter
How many grams is 1.5 US cups of corn flour?
1.5 US cups of corn flour is 172.8 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of corn flour is 115.2 grams and 2 US cups is 230.4 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many grams is 2 US cups of corn flour?
2 US cups of corn flour is 230.4 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of corn flour is 115.2 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
How many US cups of corn flour is 115.2 grams?
115.2 grams of corn flour is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many grams is 1 US cup of Cornstarch?
Cornstarch is another name for corn flour, so 1 US cup of Cornstarch is 115.2 grams, exactly the same as corn flour. The figure does not change with the name: 2 US cups is 230.4 grams and 0.5 US cups is 57.6 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.

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