Cornmeal Converter
Weigh cornmeal by how fine it is ground.
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 Cornmeal Converter Works?
The Cornmeal Converter works by dividing grams of cornmeal by 3.1 g per level US teaspoon of medium-grind cornmeal. Grinds range from fine to coarse, and finer grinds pack slightly heavier.
Note the grind
Fine, medium and coarse cornmeal and polenta differ by up to 10% per spoon. The value fits medium grind.
Enter grams
Type the weight, such as 10 g for dusting a pizza peel.
Scoop and level
Cornmeal flows freely. Scoop and level in one motion.
Cornmeal Converter Formula
The Cornmeal Converter formula is teaspoons = grams of cornmeal ÷ 3.1.
tsp = g ÷ 3.1 | 1 tbsp = 9.3 g | 1 US cup ≈ 149 g
- 10 g of cornmeal ÷ 3.1 = 3.23 tsp, about 1 tbsp.
- 50 g of cornmeal ÷ 9.3 = 5.38 tbsp, about ⅓ cup.
- 1 cup of cornmeal = 48 × 3.1 = 148.8 g.
Cornmeal Converter Conversion Table
The Cornmeal Converter conversion table converts 11 weights of cornmeal into teaspoons and tablespoons at 3.1 g per US teaspoon.
| Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Teaspoons (tsp) | Nearest Spoon | Tablespoons (tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g | 0.035 oz | 0.32 tsp | ⅓ tsp | 0.11 tbsp |
| 2 g | 0.071 oz | 0.65 tsp | ⅔ tsp | 0.22 tbsp |
| 3 g | 0.106 oz | 0.97 tsp | 1 tsp | 0.32 tbsp |
| 4 g | 0.141 oz | 1.29 tsp | 1 ¼ tsp | 0.43 tbsp |
| 5 g | 0.176 oz | 1.61 tsp | 1 ⅔ tsp | 0.54 tbsp |
| 10 g | 0.353 oz | 3.23 tsp | 3 ¼ tsp | 1.08 tbsp |
| 15 g | 0.529 oz | 4.84 tsp | 4 ⅞ tsp | 1.61 tbsp |
| 20 g | 0.705 oz | 6.45 tsp | 6 ½ tsp | 2.15 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.882 oz | 8.06 tsp | 8 ⅛ tsp | 2.69 tbsp |
| 50 g | 1.764 oz | 16.13 tsp | 16 ⅛ tsp | 5.38 tbsp |
| 100 g | 3.527 oz | 32.26 tsp | 32 ¼ tsp | 10.75 tbsp |
What is Cornmeal Converter?
The Cornmeal Converter is a calculator that converts grams of cornmeal into teaspoons and tablespoons. Cornmeal is dried corn ground into a gritty meal, sold in yellow, white and blue varieties.
Cornmeal gives cornbread, muffins and polenta a coarse, sweet crumb. Fine cornmeal goes by "corn flour" in the US, which differs from UK cornflour (cornstarch). Coarse cornmeal and polenta cook into porridge-style dishes.
What are the uses of Cornmeal Converter?
There are 4 main uses of the Cornmeal Converter: cornbread, pizza and bread dusting, polenta, and fried coatings.
Cornbread
A small skillet cornbread uses 120 g of cornmeal, about ¾ cup + 1 tbsp.
Pizza dusting
Dusting a pizza peel takes 10 g of cornmeal, about 1 tbsp.
Polenta
Soft polenta uses 40 g of cornmeal per serving with 200 mL of water.
Fried coatings
Catfish and fried green tomatoes use cornmeal coatings at 30 g per portion.
Cornmeal Converter Measuring Tips
- Provides golden crunch in skillet cornbread and artisan pizza crust bottoms.
- Cornmeal weighs ~3.10 grams per level US teaspoon.