Cornflour / Cornstarch Converter
Pick cornflour or cornstarch and weigh it.
Cornstarch (Maizena)
Why Grams to Teaspoon Differs by Ingredient
A teaspoon is a unit of volume (~4.93 mL), whereas a gram is a unit of mass/weight. Therefore, 1 tsp of dense table salt weighs ~5.7g, whereas 1 tsp of airy powdered flour weighs only ~2.6g.
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Quick Grams to Teaspoon Reference Charts
Common Sugar Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 4.2 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 8.3 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 12.5 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp (3 tsp) |
| 25.0 g | 6.0 tsp | 2 tbsp |
Table Salt Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 g | 0.25 tsp | ¼ tsp |
| 2.8 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 5.7 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 11.4 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 17.1 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp |
All-Purpose Flour Grams to Teaspoon
| Grams | Teaspoons | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 g | 0.5 tsp | ½ tsp |
| 2.6 g | 1.0 tsp | 1 tsp |
| 5.2 g | 2.0 tsp | 2 tsp |
| 7.8 g | 3.0 tsp | 1 tbsp |
| 31.2 g | 12.0 tsp | ¼ cup (4 tbsp) |
How Cornflour / Cornstarch Converter Works?
The Cornflour / Cornstarch Converter works by dividing grams of cornstarch by 2.67 g per level US teaspoon. Cornstarch in the US and cornflour in the UK name the same pure corn starch.
Confirm the product
UK "cornflour" is white corn starch. US "corn flour" is yellow ground corn and needs the cornmeal converter.
Enter grams
Type the weight from the sauce or baking recipe.
Make a slurry
Mix the cornstarch with cold water before adding it to hot liquid to stop lumps.
Cornflour / Cornstarch Converter Formula
The Cornflour / Cornstarch Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of cornstarch ÷ 2.67.
tsp = g ÷ 2.67 | 1 tbsp = 8.01 g | 1 US cup ≈ 128 g
- 8 g of cornstarch ÷ 2.67 = 3 tsp (1 tbsp).
- 20 g of cornstarch ÷ 8.01 = 2.5 tbsp.
- 1 tbsp of cornstarch thickens about 240 mL (1 cup) of liquid to a medium sauce.
Cornflour / Cornstarch Converter Conversion Table
The Cornflour / Cornstarch Converter conversion table converts 11 weights of cornstarch into teaspoons and tablespoons at 2.67 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.035 oz | 0.37 tsp | ⅓ tsp | 0.12 tbsp |
| 2 g | 0.071 oz | 0.75 tsp | ¾ tsp | 0.25 tbsp |
| 3 g | 0.106 oz | 1.12 tsp | 1 ⅛ tsp | 0.37 tbsp |
| 4 g | 0.141 oz | 1.5 tsp | 1 ½ tsp | 0.5 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 1.87 tsp | 1 ⅞ tsp | 0.62 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 3.75 tsp | 3 ¾ tsp | 1.25 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 5.62 tsp | 5 ⅔ tsp | 1.87 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 7.49 tsp | 7 ½ tsp | 2.5 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 9.36 tsp | 9 ⅓ tsp | 3.12 tbsp |
| 50 g | 1.764 oz | 18.73 tsp | 18 ¾ tsp | 6.24 tbsp |
| 100 g | 3.527 oz | 37.45 tsp | 37 ½ tsp | 12.48 tbsp |
What is Cornflour / Cornstarch Converter?
The Cornflour / Cornstarch Converter is a calculator that converts grams of cornstarch (UK cornflour) into teaspoons and tablespoons. Cornstarch is the pure starch extracted from the endosperm of corn kernels.
Cornstarch thickens with about twice the strength of wheat flour and turns clear when cooked. Starch granules swell and thicken at about 95 °C (203 °F), so sauces need a short boil after the slurry goes in.
What are the uses of Cornflour / Cornstarch Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Cornflour / Cornstarch Converter: thickening sauces, pie fillings, crispy coatings, and shortbread and cakes.
Sauces
A stir-fry sauce for 4 uses 8 g of cornstarch, or 1 tbsp.
Pie fillings
A fruit pie for a 23 cm (9 in) dish uses 30 g of cornstarch, about 3 ¾ tbsp.
Crispy coatings
Velveting chicken uses 10 g of cornstarch, about 3 ¾ tsp.
Shortbread and cakes
Replacing 15 g of flour with cornstarch softens shortbread.
Cornflour / Cornstarch Converter Measuring Tips
- Cornstarch (maizena) is pure maize starch used as a silky thickener (~2.67 g/tsp).
- Always disperse in cool liquid before stirring into boiling liquids to prevent lumps.