How many grams is 1 tablespoon of cornmeal?

1 tablespoon of cornmeal is 10.2 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 5.1 grams and 2 tablespoons is 20.4 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.

How many tablespoons of cornmeal is 10.2 grams?

10.2 grams of cornmeal 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 cornmeal in ounces?

1 tablespoon of cornmeal is 0.36 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.18 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.72 ounces. Use the converter above for any other amount, or see the chart on this page for the common quantities at a glance.

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.

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How much is 1 tablespoon of cornmeal?

1 tablespoon of cornmeal (polenta) is 10.2 grams, about 0.36 ounces. 0.5 tablespoons of cornmeal is 5.1 grams and 2 tablespoons is 20.4 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 cornmeal weighs about 10.2 grams. A US tablespoon (14.79 ml) holds about 10.1 grams and an Australian tablespoon (20 ml) about 13.6 grams.
A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Cornmeal is dried corn ground to a coarse or medium texture, used for cornbread, polenta, dusting baking trays, and crisp pizza crusts. One metric cup (250 ml) of cornmeal weighs around 170 grams or 6 ounces. The grind size affects how it absorbs liquid, so weighing in grams gives a steadier result than scooping.

Coarse cornmeal packs heavier than fine, so a cup of one may weigh 15 grams more than a cup of the other. Measuring by weight removes that variation and keeps cornbread and polenta consistent.

Also known as

polenta
maize meal
ground corn

Corn flour (cornstarch in North America) is a fine white starch extracted from corn, while cornmeal is the whole grain ground coarse or medium. They are not interchangeable: cornmeal adds crunch and corn flavour, corn flour thickens silently. Stick with what the recipe specifies. See corn flour in tablespoons.

Need whole or frozen kernels rather than ground meal? The corn kernels converter handles cup and gram weights straight from the bag or can. See corn kernels in tablespoons.

No measuring spoons? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring spoon set keeps small amounts accurate.

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Common Cornmeal Conversions

Here are the most common cornmeal conversions from tablespoons to grams.

Tablespoons	Grams
1 tbsp	10.2 g
2 tbsp	20.4 g
3 tbsp	30.6 g
4 tbsp	40.8 g
6 tbsp	61.2 g
8 tbsp	81.6 g
10 tbsp	102 g
12 tbsp	122.4 g
16 tbsp	163.2 g

Cornmeal Conversion Chart

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

tbsp	cup	grams	ounces	lb	kg	cup(US)	tsp
1 tbsp	0.06 cup	10.2 g	0.36 oz	0.02 lb	0.01 kg	0.06 cup (US)	3 tsp
2 tbsp	0.12 cup	20.4 g	0.72 oz	0.04 lb	0.02 kg	0.13 cup (US)	6 tsp
3 tbsp	0.18 cup	30.6 g	1.08 oz	0.07 lb	0.03 kg	0.19 cup (US)	9 tsp
4 tbsp	0.24 cup	40.8 g	1.44 oz	0.09 lb	0.04 kg	0.25 cup (US)	12 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 tablespoon of cornmeal?: 1 tablespoon of cornmeal is 10.2 grams, or 0.36 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons of cornmeal is 5.1 grams and 2 tablespoons is 20.4 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 cornmeal converter
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of cornmeal?: 1 tablespoon of cornmeal is 10.2 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 tablespoons is 5.1 grams and 2 tablespoons is 20.4 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 cornmeal in grams
How many tablespoons of cornmeal is 10.2 grams?: 10.2 grams of cornmeal 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 cornmeal in ounces?: 1 tablespoon of cornmeal is 0.36 ounces. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 tablespoons is 0.18 ounces and 2 tablespoons is 0.72 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 cornmeal 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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