Convert Corn Flour from Tablespoon

How much is 1 tablespoon of corn flour?

1 tablespoon of corn flour (Cornstarch) is 8.1 grams, about 0.29 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of corn flour is 4.05 grams and 2 tablespoons is 16.2 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
  • One metric tablespoon of corn flour weighs about 8.1 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 8 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 10.8 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

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 tablespoons.

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 tablespoons.

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 tablespoons.

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Common Corn Flour Conversions

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

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp8.1 g
2 tbsp16.2 g
3 tbsp24.3 g
4 tbsp32.4 g
6 tbsp48.6 g
8 tbsp64.8 g
10 tbsp81 g
12 tbsp97.2 g
16 tbsp129.6 g

Corn Flour Conversion Chart

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

tbspcupgramsouncescup(US)tsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup8.1 g0.29 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp0.12 cup16.2 g0.57 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp0.18 cup24.3 g0.86 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp0.24 cup32.4 g1.14 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of corn flour?
1 tablespoon of corn flour is 8.1 grams, or 0.29 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of corn flour is 4.05 grams and 2 tablespoons is 16.2 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 tablespoon of corn flour?
1 tablespoon of corn flour is 8.1 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 4.05 grams and 2 tablespoons is 16.2 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 tablespoon corn flour in grams
How many tablespoons of corn flour is 8.1 grams?
8.1 grams of corn flour is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons 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 tablespoon of corn flour in ounces?
1 tablespoon of corn flour is 0.29 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.14 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.57 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 tablespoon corn flour in ounces
How do tablespoons and cups compare as units?
Tablespoons and cups 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. Tablespoons to cups

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