Convert Cornmeal from Tablespoon to Cup (US)
How many US cups is 1 tablespoon of cornmeal?
1 tablespoon of cornmeal (polenta) is 0.06 US cups. 2 tablespoons of cornmeal is 0.13 US cups. 1/2 tablespoon of cornmeal is 0.03 US cups. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of cornmeal 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.
- 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 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.
Commonly confused with Cornmeal
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Common Cornmeal Conversions
Here are the most common cornmeal conversions from tablespoons to cups (US).
| Tablespoons | Cups (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 0.06 cups (US) |
| 2 tbsp | 0.13 cups (US) |
| 3 tbsp | 0.19 cups (US) |
| 4 tbsp | 0.25 cups (US) |
| 6 tbsp | 0.38 cups (US) |
| 8 tbsp | 0.5 cups (US) |
| 10 tbsp | 0.63 cups (US) |
| 12 tbsp | 0.75 cups (US) |
| 16 tbsp | 1 cup (US) |
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 cornmeal in US cups?
- 1 tablespoon of cornmeal is 0.06 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of cornmeal 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 cornmeal converter
- How many US cups is 1.5 tablespoons of cornmeal?
- 1.5 tablespoons of cornmeal is 0.09 US cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of cornmeal 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 above for the common ones.
- What is 2 tablespoons of cornmeal in US cups?
- 2 tablespoons of cornmeal is 0.13 US cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of cornmeal 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 cornmeal is 0.06 US cups?
- 0.06 US cups of cornmeal 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 above cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 1 tablespoon of polenta in US cups?
- Polenta is another name for cornmeal, so 1 tablespoon of polenta is 0.06 US cups, exactly the same as cornmeal. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 0.13 US cups and 0.5 tablespoons is 0.03 US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Related to Cornmeal
Corn Flour
Corn flour, labelled cornstarch in North America, is the starch separated out of the kernel: white, powder fine, and no corn flavour left in it. Cornmeal is the whole kernel ground. Build a cornbread on corn flour and there is no grain in there to give it structure. See our Corn Flour converter.
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