Convert Corn Kernels from Tablespoon

How much is 1 tablespoon of corn kernels?

1 tablespoon of corn kernels (frozen corn) is 9.24 grams, about 0.33 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of corn kernels is 4.62 grams and 2 tablespoons is 18.48 grams. 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 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 cornmeal 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 peas 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 green beans 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 spoons? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring spoon set keeps small amounts accurate.

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Common Corn Kernels Conversions

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

TablespoonsGrams
1 tbsp9.24 g
2 tbsp18.48 g
3 tbsp27.72 g
4 tbsp36.96 g
6 tbsp55.44 g
8 tbsp73.92 g
10 tbsp92.4 g
12 tbsp110.88 g
16 tbsp147.84 g

Corn Kernels Conversion Chart

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

tbspcupgramsouncescup(US)tsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup9.24 g0.33 oz0.06 cup (US)3 tsp
2 tbsp0.12 cup18.48 g0.65 oz0.13 cup (US)6 tsp
3 tbsp0.18 cup27.72 g0.98 oz0.19 cup (US)9 tsp
4 tbsp0.24 cup36.96 g1.3 oz0.25 cup (US)12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of corn kernels?
1 tablespoon of corn kernels is 9.24 grams, or 0.33 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of corn kernels is 4.62 grams and 2 tablespoons is 18.48 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 tablespoon of corn kernels?
1 tablespoon of corn kernels is 9.24 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 4.62 grams and 2 tablespoons is 18.48 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 tablespoon corn kernels in grams
How many tablespoons of corn kernels is 9.24 grams?
9.24 grams of corn kernels is 1 tablespoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons 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 tablespoon of corn kernels in ounces?
1 tablespoon of corn kernels is 0.33 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.16 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.65 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance. 1 tablespoon corn kernels in ounces
How do tablespoons and cups compare as units?
Tablespoons and cups 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. Tablespoons to cups

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