Convert Corn Flour from Ounces

How much is 1 ounce of corn flour?

1 ounce of corn flour (Cornstarch) is 0.21 cups, about 3.5 tablespoons or 10.5 teaspoons. 0.5 ounces of corn flour is 0.11 cups and 2 ounces is 0.42 cups. 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 ounces.

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 ounces.

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 ounces.

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Common Corn Flour Conversions

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

OuncesCups
1 oz0.21 cups
2 oz0.42 cups
3 oz0.63 cups
4 oz0.84 cups
5 oz1.05 cups
6 oz1.26 cups
8 oz1.68 cups
10 oz2.1 cups
12 oz2.52 cups

Corn Flour Conversion Chart

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

ouncescupgramscup(US)tbsptsp
2.5 oz0.53 cup70.9 g0.55 cup (US)8.75 tbsp26.26 tsp
5 oz1.05 cup141.81 g1.09 cup (US)17.51 tbsp52.52 tsp
7.5 oz1.58 cup212.71 g1.64 cup (US)26.26 tbsp78.78 tsp
10 oz2.1 cup283.61 g2.19 cup (US)35.01 tbsp105.04 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 ounce of corn flour?
1 ounce of corn flour is 0.21 cups, or 3.5 tablespoons, 10.5 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 ounces of corn flour is 0.11 cups and 2 ounces is 0.42 cups. 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 cups is 1 ounce of corn flour?
1 ounce of corn flour is 0.21 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 ounces is 0.11 cups and 2 ounces is 0.42 cups. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact cups reading at any amount. 1 ounce corn flour in cups
How many ounces of corn flour is 0.21 cups?
0.21 cups of corn flour is 1 ounce. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between ounces and cups 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 ounce of corn flour in US cups?
1 ounce of corn flour is 0.22 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 ounces is 0.11 US cups and 2 ounces is 0.44 US cups. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 ounce corn flour in US cups
How many tablespoons is 1 ounce of corn flour?
1 ounce of corn flour is 3.5 tablespoons. This conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 ounces of corn flour is 7 tablespoons and 0.5 ounces is 1.75 tablespoons. Enter any other amount into the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading. 1 ounce corn flour in tablespoons
What is 1 ounce of corn flour in teaspoons?
1 ounce of corn flour is 10.5 teaspoons. Since the ratio is fixed, 0.5 ounces gives 5.25 teaspoons and 2 ounces gives 21.01 teaspoons. The converter above handles any other amount, and the chart on this page covers the common ones at a glance. 1 ounce corn flour in teaspoons
How do ounces and grams compare as units?
Ounces and grams are both units of weight, so the conversion between them does not vary by ingredient. The ratio between them stays fixed regardless of what you are weighing, and the weight converter handles any amount between grams, ounces, pounds, and kilograms for any recipe you follow. Ounces to grams

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