Convert Corn Kernels from Cup (US) to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 US cup of corn kernels?

1 US cup of corn kernels (frozen corn) is 16 tablespoons. 2 US cups of corn kernels is 32 tablespoons. 1/2 US cup of corn kernels is 8 tablespoons. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of corn kernels is 4 tablespoons. 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 →
  • One metric tablespoon of corn kernels weighs about 9.2 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 9.1 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 12.3 grams.
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

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 what 1 US cup of cornmeal is in tablespoons.

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 what 1 US cup of peas is in tablespoons.

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 what 1 US cup of green beans is in tablespoons.

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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16 Tablespoon

Common Corn Kernels Conversions

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

Cups (US)Tablespoons
0.25 cups (US)4 tbsp
0.5 cups (US)8 tbsp
0.75 cups (US)12 tbsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp
1.25 cups (US)20 tbsp
1.5 cups (US)24 tbsp
2 cups (US)32 tbsp
2.5 cups (US)40 tbsp
3 cups (US)48 tbsp

Corn Kernels Conversion Chart

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

cup(US)tbspcupgramsouncestsp
0.25 cup (US)4 tbsp0.24 cup36.96 g1.3 oz12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)8 tbsp0.48 cup73.92 g2.61 oz24 tsp
1 cup (US)16 tbsp0.96 cup147.84 g5.21 oz48 tsp
2 cup (US)32 tbsp1.92 cup295.68 g10.43 oz96 tsp

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of corn kernels in tablespoons?
1 US cup of corn kernels is 16 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of corn kernels is 32 tablespoons and 0.5 US cups is 8 tablespoons. 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 kernels converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 US cups of corn kernels?
1.5 US cups of corn kernels is 24 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of corn kernels is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 US cups of corn kernels in tablespoons?
2 US cups of corn kernels is 32 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of corn kernels is 16 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many US cups of corn kernels is 16 tablespoons?
16 tablespoons of corn kernels is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Are corn kernels and frozen corn the same thing?
Yes. Frozen corn is another name for corn kernels, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of corn kernels is 16 tablespoons under either name, and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup (US) corn kernels in tablespoons?
1/2 US cup of corn kernels is 8 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of corn kernels is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. 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 cup (US) corn kernels in tablespoons?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of corn kernels is 4 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of corn kernels is 16 tablespoons and 2 US cups is 32 tablespoons. 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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