Convert Corn Kernels from Cup

How much is 1 cup of corn kernels?

1 cup of corn kernels (frozen corn) is 154 grams, about 5.43 ounces. 0.5 cups of corn kernels is 77 grams and 2 cups is 308 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

When a recipe calls for 1 cup of corn kernels and you have a bag of frozen corn or a tin, the gram count is easy to miss. One metric cup (250 ml) of drained corn kernels weighs about 154 g. This converter moves between cups, grams, tablespoons, and more, so you can measure straight from the bag or can.

Corn kernels pack tightly or loosely depending on how wet they are, so a scooped cup can vary by 10 g or more. Weighing in grams gives a steadier result when a recipe needs precision.

Also known as

  • frozen corn
  • canned corn
  • tinned corn
  • sweetcorn kernels

Cornmeal is whole corn ground to a coarse or medium texture: a base for cornbread and polenta, not a swap for whole kernels. See cornmeal in cups.

Peas are slightly lighter at 145 g per cup vs 154 g for corn kernels. Both measure straight from the freezer bag or tin. See peas in cups.

Green beans are a cup-measured green vegetable, lighter than corn kernels (110 g vs 154 g per cup). Swap by weight rather than volume in a mixed-vegetable side. See green beans in cups.

Starting from fresh corn instead? The corn converter works out how many ears to shuck for the cup count a recipe needs. See our Corn converter.

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring cup set keeps every batch the same.

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Corn Kernels Measurement Converter

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Common Corn Kernels Conversions

Here are the most common corn kernels conversions from cups to grams.

CupsGrams
0.25 cups38.5 g
0.5 cups77 g
0.75 cups115.5 g
1 cup154 g
1.25 cups192.5 g
1.5 cups231 g
2 cups308 g
2.5 cups385 g
3 cups462 g

Corn Kernels Conversion Chart

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

cupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptsp
0.25 cup38.5 g1.36 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup77 g2.72 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup154 g5.43 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup308 g10.86 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 cup of corn kernels?
1 cup of corn kernels is 154 grams, or 5.43 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups of corn kernels is 77 grams and 2 cups is 308 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 kernels converter
How many grams is 1 cup of corn kernels?
1 cup of corn kernels is 154 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 cups is 77 grams and 2 cups is 308 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 cup corn kernels in grams
How many cups of corn kernels is 154 grams?
154 grams of corn kernels is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups 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 cup of corn kernels in ounces?
1 cup of corn kernels is 5.43 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups is 2.72 ounces and 2 cups is 10.86 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 cup corn kernels in ounces
How do cups and tablespoons compare as units?
Cups and tablespoons 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. Cups to tablespoons

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