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.

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 what 1 tablespoon of cornmeal is in teaspoons.

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 what 1 tablespoon of arrowroot is in teaspoons.

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 what 1 tablespoon of tapioca starch is in teaspoons.

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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

Corn Flour Conversion Chart

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

tbsptspcupgramsouncescup(US)
1 tbsp3 tsp0.06 cup8.1 g0.29 oz0.06 cup (US)
2 tbsp6 tsp0.12 cup16.2 g0.57 oz0.13 cup (US)
3 tbsp9 tsp0.18 cup24.3 g0.86 oz0.19 cup (US)
4 tbsp12 tsp0.24 cup32.4 g1.14 oz0.25 cup (US)

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 below 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 below 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.
Are corn flour and Cornstarch the same thing?
Yes. Cornstarch is another name for corn flour, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 tablespoon of corn flour is 3 teaspoons under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 6 teaspoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 tbsp corn flour in teaspoons?
1/2 tablespoon of corn flour is 1.5 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of corn flour is 3 teaspoons and 2 tablespoons is 6 teaspoons. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 tbsp corn flour in teaspoons?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of corn flour is 0.75 teaspoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of corn flour is 3 teaspoons and 2 tablespoons is 6 teaspoons. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

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