Convert Corn Flour from Tablespoon to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of corn flour?

1 tablespoon of corn flour (Cornstarch) is 0.06 US cups. 2 tablespoons of corn flour is 0.13 US cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more. Use the metric cup converter →
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
  • 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 →
  • 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 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.

Out of corn flour? See corn flour substitutes →

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close. For consistent results, grab a measuring cup set.

Corn Flour Measurement Converter

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Common Corn Flour Conversions

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

TablespoonsCups (US)
1 tbsp0.06 cups (US)
2 tbsp0.13 cups (US)
3 tbsp0.19 cups (US)
4 tbsp0.25 cups (US)
6 tbsp0.38 cups (US)
8 tbsp0.5 cups (US)
10 tbsp0.63 cups (US)
12 tbsp0.75 cups (US)
16 tbsp1 cup (US)

Corn Flour Conversion Chart

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

tbspcup(US)cupgramsouncestsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup (US)0.06 cup7.2 g0.25 oz3 tsp
2 tbsp0.13 cup (US)0.12 cup14.4 g0.51 oz6 tsp
3 tbsp0.19 cup (US)0.18 cup21.6 g0.76 oz9 tsp
4 tbsp0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup28.8 g1.02 oz12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of corn flour?
1 tablespoon of corn flour is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of corn flour is 0.13 US cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 US cups. 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 US cups is 1.5 tablespoons of corn flour?
1.5 tablespoons of corn flour is 0.09 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of corn flour is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many US cups is 2 tablespoons of corn flour?
2 tablespoons of corn flour is 0.13 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of corn flour is 0.06 US cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact US cups reading.
How many tablespoons of corn flour is 0.06 US cups?
0.06 US cups of corn flour is 0.96 tablespoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of Cornstarch?
Cornstarch is another name for corn flour, so 1 tablespoon of Cornstarch is 0.06 US cups, exactly the same as corn flour. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.

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