Yellow Cornmeal — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of yellow cornmeal weighs 138 grams (4.87 ounces or 8.6g per tablespoon) when measured spooned & leveled; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 145.8g and 100g equals ⅔ cup + 2 ¾ tsp for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: Test-kitchen baseline uses spooned & leveled (138g/cup). Switching to dip scooped (156g/cup) changes each cup by 18g—use the packing toggle on the scale bench to match your recipe.
Cornmeal: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 138g per 236.6 mL US cup (spooned & leveled).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 2.9 g | 0.1 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 8.6 g | 0.3 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 17.3 g | 0.61 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 34.5 g | 1.22 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 46 g | 1.62 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 69 g | 2.43 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 92 g | 3.25 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 103.5 g | 3.65 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 138 g | 4.87 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 145.8 g | 5.14 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 207 g | 7.3 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 276 g | 9.74 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 414 g | 14.6 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 552 g | 19.47 oz |
Cornmeal: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1 tbsp + ½ tsp | 0.07 c |
| 25 g | 2 tbsp + 2 ¾ tsp | 0.18 c |
| 50 g | ⅓ cup + 1 ½ tsp | 0.36 c |
| 75 g | ½ cup + 2 tsp | 0.54 c |
| 100 g | ⅔ cup + 2 ¾ tsp | 0.72 c |
| 125 g | ¾ cup + 2 tbsp + 1 ½ tsp | 0.91 c |
| 150 g | 1 cup + 1 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 1.09 c |
| 200 g | 1 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + 2 ½ tsp | 1.45 c |
| 250 g | 1 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp | 1.81 c |
| 300 g | 2 cups + 2 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 2.17 c |
| 400 g | 2 ¾ cups + 2 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 2.90 c |
| 500 g | 3 ½ cups + 2 tbsp | 3.62 c |
| 750 g | 5 ⅓ cups + 1 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 5.43 c |
| 1000 g | 7 ¼ cups | 7.25 c |
How to Measure Yellow Cornmeal Accurately
Pour or spoon into cup and sweep flat. Grind size alters density; medium-grind is standard for baking.
Packing Density Comparison (1 US Cup)
- spooned & leveled (Test-kitchen standard) 138 g
- Dip scooped 156 g
Data reference: USDA FDC #169693 & King Arthur Baking standard (138g/cup)
Common Culinary Uses
- Southern golden cornbread
- Crispy catfish crust
- Polenta porridge
- English muffin base dusting
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- 1:1 by weight with white cornmeal or coarse polenta grits
Yellow Cornmeal Measuring FAQs
What is the difference between cornmeal and corn flour? ▾
Cornmeal has a gritty, granular texture (138g/cup), while corn flour is milled into a silky, fine powder (112g/cup).
Should stone-ground cornmeal be refrigerated? ▾
Yes, stone-ground cornmeal retains the germ and perishable natural oils, which spoil at warm room temperature.