Convert Cornmeal from Tablespoon to Grams
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of cornmeal?
1 tablespoon of cornmeal (polenta) is 10.2 grams. 2 tablespoons of cornmeal is 20.4 grams. 1/2 tablespoon of cornmeal is 5.1 grams. 1/4 tablespoon (0.25 tablespoon) of cornmeal is 2.55 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.
Related Cornmeal Ingredients
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 what 1 tablespoon of corn flour is in grams.
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 what 1 tablespoon of corn kernels is in grams.
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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 |
For tablespoons to grams with a different ingredient, use the tablespoons to grams converter for a quick-reference table.
For the reverse conversion, see 100 grams of cornmeal in tablespoons.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1 tablespoon of cornmeal in grams?
- 1 tablespoon of cornmeal is 10.2 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 tablespoons of cornmeal is 20.4 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 5.1 grams. 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 grams is 1.5 tablespoons of cornmeal?
- 1.5 tablespoons of cornmeal is 15.3 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 tablespoon of cornmeal is 10.2 grams and 2 tablespoons is 20.4 grams. 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 grams?
- 2 tablespoons of cornmeal is 20.4 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 tablespoon of cornmeal is 10.2 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
- 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 grams and tablespoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists tablespoons but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart above cover both directions for any amount.
- How much is 1 tablespoon of polenta in grams?
- Polenta is another name for cornmeal, so 1 tablespoon of polenta is 10.2 grams, exactly the same as cornmeal. The figure does not change with the name: 2 tablespoons is 20.4 grams and 0.5 tablespoons is 5.1 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.