Convert Corn Flour from Tablespoon to Teaspoon

How many teaspoons is 1 tablespoon of corn flour?

1 tablespoon of corn flour (Cornstarch) is 3 teaspoons. 2 tablespoons of corn flour is 6 teaspoons. 1/2 tablespoon of corn flour is 1.5 teaspoons. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of corn flour is 0.75 teaspoons. 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.
  • A teaspoon here is the 5 ml standard, the same in the UK, Europe, and Australia. A US teaspoon is fractionally smaller at about 4.9 ml. When teaspoon size matters
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

More about measuring Corn Flour

Commonly confused with Corn Flour, and what to swap in

Shoppers reach for Cornmeal when the recipe wants corn flour. What separates them is spelled out further down this page.

Ran out? What to use instead of corn flour

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3 Teaspoon

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Common Corn Flour Conversions

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

TablespoonsTeaspoons
1 tbsp3 tsp
2 tbsp6 tsp
3 tbsp9 tsp
4 tbsp12 tsp
6 tbsp18 tsp
8 tbsp24 tsp
10 tbsp30 tsp
12 tbsp36 tsp
16 tbsp48 tsp

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the tablespoons to teaspoons volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 tablespoon of corn flour in teaspoons?
1 tablespoon of corn flour is 3 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of corn flour is 6 teaspoons and 0.5 tablespoons is 1.5 teaspoons. 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 teaspoons is 1.5 tablespoons of corn flour?
1.5 tablespoons of corn flour is 4.5 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of corn flour is 3 teaspoons and 2 tablespoons is 6 teaspoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart above for the common ones.
What is 2 tablespoons of corn flour in teaspoons?
2 tablespoons of corn flour is 6 teaspoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of corn flour is 3 teaspoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact teaspoons reading.
How many tablespoons of corn flour is 3 teaspoons?
3 teaspoons of corn flour is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between teaspoons and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in teaspoons. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
How much is 1 tablespoon of Cornstarch in teaspoons?
Cornstarch is another name for corn flour, so 1 tablespoon of Cornstarch is 3 teaspoons, exactly the same as corn flour. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 6 teaspoons and 0.5 tablespoons is 1.5 teaspoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.

Related to Corn Flour

Arrowroot

Arrowroot swaps 1:1 for corn flour as a thickener and sets clearer, which suits glossy fruit glazes and acidic sauces. It thickens at a slightly lower temperature, so stir it in near the end and avoid a hard boil, which can thin it back out. See our Arrowroot converter.

Tapioca Starch

Tapioca starch swaps 1:1 for corn flour as a thickener and sets glossy and clear, holding up through freezing. Corn flour is cheaper and turns a sauce slightly cloudy. Blend either into cold liquid before heating to avoid lumps. See our Tapioca Starch converter.

Plain Flour

Plain flour thickens in place of corn flour but has about half the power, so use roughly twice as much. It clouds the sauce rather than setting it clear, and needs a few minutes longer cooking to lose the raw-flour taste. Whisk it in as a paste to avoid lumps. See our Plain Flour converter.

Cornmeal

Both are ground corn and the names sit one letter apart, which is where the trouble starts. Cornmeal is the whole kernel ground coarse, so it stays gritty and tastes of corn; corn flour is the starch on its own, fine and near flavourless. Thicken a sauce with cornmeal and it turns grainy. See our Cornmeal converter.

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