Convert Corn Kernels from Tablespoon to Cup (US)

How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of corn kernels?

1 tablespoon of corn kernels (frozen corn) is 0.06 US cups. 2 tablespoons of corn kernels is 0.13 US cups. 1/2 tablespoon of corn kernels is 0.03 US cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of corn kernels is 0.02 US cups. 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 tablespoon of cornmeal is in US 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 what 1 tablespoon of peas is in US 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 what 1 tablespoon of green beans is in US 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 spoons? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring spoon set keeps small amounts accurate.

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0.06 Cup (US)

Common Corn Kernels Conversions

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

TablespoonsCups (US)
1 tbsp0.06 cups (US)
2 tbsp0.13 cups (US)
3 tbsp0.19 cups (US)
4 tbsp0.25 cups (US)
6 tbsp0.38 cups (US)
8 tbsp0.5 cups (US)
10 tbsp0.63 cups (US)
12 tbsp0.75 cups (US)
16 tbsp1 cup (US)

Corn Kernels Conversion Chart

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

tbspcup(US)cupgramsouncestsp
1 tbsp0.06 cup (US)0.06 cup9.24 g0.33 oz3 tsp
2 tbsp0.13 cup (US)0.12 cup18.48 g0.65 oz6 tsp
3 tbsp0.19 cup (US)0.18 cup27.72 g0.98 oz9 tsp
4 tbsp0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup36.96 g1.3 oz12 tsp

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 tablespoon of corn kernels in US cups?
1 tablespoon of corn kernels is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of corn kernels is 0.13 US cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 US cups. 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 US cups is 1.5 tablespoons of corn kernels?
1.5 tablespoons of corn kernels is 0.09 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of corn kernels is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. 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 kernels in US cups?
2 tablespoons of corn kernels is 0.13 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of corn kernels is 0.06 US cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact US cups reading.
How many tablespoons of corn kernels is 0.06 US cups?
0.06 US cups of corn kernels is 0.96 tablespoons. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in US cups. 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 tablespoon of corn kernels is 0.06 US cups under either name, and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. 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 kernels in US cups?
1/2 tablespoon of corn kernels is 0.03 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of corn kernels is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. 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 kernels in US cups?
1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of corn kernels is 0.02 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of corn kernels is 0.06 US cups and 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups. 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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