Cornmeal: Cups to Grams
One US cup (240 ml) of cornmeal weighs about 122 grams, based on its typical kitchen density. Convert any amount below, or use the reference table for common cup fractions.
1 cup=122 g
Based on cornmeal at 122 g per US cup.
Cornmeal conversion table
| Cups | Grams | Millilitres | Tablespoons | Ounces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 30.5 g | 60 ml | 4 tbsp | 1.08 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 40.7 g | 80 ml | 5.33 tbsp | 1.43 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 61 g | 120 ml | 8 tbsp | 2.15 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 81.3 g | 160 ml | 10.7 tbsp | 2.87 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 91.5 g | 180 ml | 12 tbsp | 3.23 oz |
| 1 cup | 122 g | 240 ml | 16 tbsp | 4.3 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 183 g | 360 ml | 24 tbsp | 6.46 oz |
| 2 cups | 244 g | 480 ml | 32 tbsp | 8.61 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 305 g | 600 ml | 40 tbsp | 10.8 oz |
| 3 cups | 366 g | 720 ml | 48 tbsp | 12.9 oz |
In grams, 1/4 cup of cornmeal is about 31 g, 1/3 cup is about 41 g, 1/2 cup is about 61 g, 2/3 cup is about 81 g, 3/4 cup is about 92 g, 1 cup is about 122 g, 1 1/2 cups is about 183 g, 2 cups is about 244 g and 3 cups is about 366 g.
A tablespoon of cornmeal is about 7.6 grams, and a teaspoon is about 2.5 grams.
About measuring cornmeal
Cornmeal is ground dried corn with a gritty texture, and one US cup weighs about 122 grams. It comes in fine, medium and coarse grinds, and the coarser it is the more it varies when measured by volume. In cornbread and polenta, the ratio of cornmeal to liquid decides whether you get a tender crumb or a heavy brick, so weighing brings welcome consistency, especially across different brands and grinds.
Cornmeal grind affects packing. Coarse grinds vary more by volume, so weigh for cornbread.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 cup of cornmeal?
One US cup of cornmeal is about 122 grams. Grind size shifts this a little, with coarser meal packing more loosely.
Is cornmeal the same as polenta?
Essentially yes. Polenta is usually a medium or coarse cornmeal, and it weighs about the same per cup at around 122 grams.
Why weigh cornmeal for cornbread?
The cornmeal to liquid ratio decides the crumb. Because grinds and brands differ, weighing to 122 grams per cup keeps cornbread reliably tender.