Convert Corn from Ounces to Whole Ears of corn

Corn converter

Use the tool below to convert corn from Ounces to Whole Ears of corn.

A small ear gives about 75 g of kernels and a large one around 135 g, so six ears in a chowder or salsa can swing the corn by a few hundred grams. Getting the size right keeps corn-heavy dishes on target.

How many ears of corn are in an ounce?

An ounce of ears of corn is about 0.27 of a medium ear of corn, based on a medium ear of corn of 105 g. Small ears of corn push that figure up and large ones bring it down, so set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above.

Using frozen or tinned kernels instead of fresh? The corn kernels converter handles cup and gram weights straight from the bag or can. See our Corn Kernels converter.

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Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole ears of corn.

Size applies to whole ears of corn (small / medium / large).

Result

0.27 ears of corn

Common Corn conversions

Quick reference for corn at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.

Ouncesears of corn
1 oz0.27 ears of corn
2 oz0.54 ears of corn
4 oz1.08 ears of corn
8 oz2.16 ears of corn
16 oz4.32 ears of corn
32 oz8.64 ears of corn

For the reverse conversion, see what one medium ear of corn is in ounces.

Corn conversion chart

The chart below shows how whole ears of corn (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.

ozears of corncupscups (US)glbkg
4 oz1.08 ears of corn0.74 cups0.77 cups (US)113.4 g0.25 lb0.11 kg
8 oz2.16 ears of corn1.47 cups1.53 cups (US)226.8 g0.5 lb0.23 kg
16 oz4.32 ears of corn2.95 cups3.06 cups (US)453.59 g1 lb0.45 kg
24 oz6.48 ears of corn4.42 cups4.6 cups (US)680.39 g1.5 lb0.68 kg
32 oz8.64 ears of corn5.89 cups6.13 cups (US)907.18 g2 lb0.91 kg

Corn varieties and best uses

The conversions above are the same whatever variety you use; the difference is what each is good for. Here is how the common corn varieties compare.

VarietyBest for
Yellow SweetEveryday grilling, boiling, and corn salads: firm kernels and a classic sweet flavour that holds up well to heat.
White SweetRaw salads and lighter side dishes: sweeter and more tender than yellow, with a delicate flavour.
Bi-ColorAn all-round option for any cooking method: a mix of yellow and white kernels in one cob.
Baby CornStir-fries, noodle dishes, and Asian-style cooking: eaten whole, cob included, with a mild crunch.

Which should I pick?

For everyday grilling, boiling, and summer salads, Yellow Sweet is the standard choice: widely available, reliably sweet, and sturdy enough for the BBQ. White Sweet delivers a sweeter, more tender bite and suits raw eating and lighter salads. Bi-Color (Sugar and Butter) is the all-purpose pick when you want both in one cob. Baby Corn suits stir-fries and Asian dishes where the whole small cob goes in.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ears of corn is 1 ounce?
An ounce of ears of corn is about 0.27 of a medium ear of corn, since a medium ear of corn weighs 105 g. With small ears of corn that figure is about 0.38 and with large ears of corn about 0.21. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above. The converter runs both ways for any weight. Open the corn converter
Which corn variety should I use?
For everyday grilling, boiling, and summer salads, Yellow Sweet is the standard choice: widely available, reliably sweet, and sturdy enough for the BBQ. White Sweet delivers a sweeter, more tender bite and suits raw eating and lighter salads. Bi-Color (Sugar and Butter) is the all-purpose pick when you want both in one cob. Baby Corn suits stir-fries and Asian dishes where the whole small cob goes in.

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