Cornmeal, Cups to Grams & Grams to Cups
1 cup of cornmeal = 160 grams · 100g = 0.62 cups
Cornmeal is dried ground corn weighing about 160 grams per cup, sold in fine, medium and coarse grinds and in yellow, white and blue. Fine cornmeal makes tender cornbread; coarse grinds give crunch to coatings. It is closely related to polenta and grits.
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Cornmeal cups to grams table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20 g | 0.71 oz | 2 |
| 1/4 | 40 g | 1.41 oz | 4 |
| 1/3 | 53.3 g | 1.88 oz | 5.33 |
| 1/2 | 80 g | 2.82 oz | 8 |
| 2/3 | 107 g | 3.76 oz | 10.7 |
| 3/4 | 120 g | 4.23 oz | 12 |
| 1 | 160 g | 5.64 oz | 16 |
| 1 1/2 | 240 g | 8.47 oz | 24 |
| 2 | 320 g | 11.3 oz | 32 |
| 3 | 480 g | 16.9 oz | 48 |
Cornmeal grams to cups table
Working the other way? Here's how many cups common gram weights of cornmeal come to, handy when a recipe lists cornmeal in grams but you only have cup measures.
| Grams | Cups | Ounces | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.16 | 0.88 oz | 2.5 |
| 50 g | 0.31 | 1.76 oz | 5 |
| 75 g | 0.47 | 2.65 oz | 7.5 |
| 100 g | 0.62 | 3.53 oz | 10 |
| 125 g | 0.78 | 4.41 oz | 12.5 |
| 150 g | 0.94 | 5.29 oz | 15 |
| 175 g | 1.09 | 6.17 oz | 17.5 |
| 200 g | 1.25 | 7.05 oz | 20 |
| 225 g | 1.41 | 7.94 oz | 22.5 |
| 250 g | 1.56 | 8.82 oz | 25 |
| 300 g | 1.88 | 10.6 oz | 30 |
| 350 g | 2.19 | 12.3 oz | 35 |
| 400 g | 2.5 | 14.1 oz | 40 |
| 500 g | 3.12 | 17.6 oz | 50 |
Cornmeal: US, metric & UK cups compared
A “cup” isn’t the same size everywhere, so 1 cup of cornmeal weighs a different number of grams depending on which cup your recipe uses. The US cup is 236.6 ml, while Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes use a 250 ml metric cup. Here’s 1 cup of cornmeal in each:
| Cup standard | Size | 1 cup cornmeal | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| US cup | 237 ml | 160 g | United States (most US recipe sites) |
| Metric cup | 250 ml | 169 g | Australia, NZ, Canada & modern UK |
| UK imperial cup | 284 ml | 192 g | Older British recipes |
| Japanese cup | 200 ml | 135 g | Japan |
Unless a recipe says otherwise, US recipes mean the US cup and Australian/UK recipes mean the 250 ml metric cup. The tables higher up this page use the US cup.
Related ingredients
Quick reference: Cornmeal in grams
- ⅛ cup cornmeal = 20g
- ¼ cup cornmeal = 40g
- ⅓ cup cornmeal = 53.3g
- ½ cup cornmeal = 80g
- ⅔ cup cornmeal = 107g
- ¾ cup cornmeal = 120g
- 1 cup cornmeal = 160g
- 2 cups cornmeal = 320g
How many cups is 100g, 200g or 300g of cornmeal?
Because one cup of cornmeal weighs about 160 grams, you can convert any weight to cups by dividing by 160. So 100g of cornmeal is about 0.62 cups, 200g is about 1.25 cups, 250g is about 1.56 cups, and 300g is about 1.88 cups. For any other amount, type the grams straight into the converter above and switch it to show cups.
How to measure cornmeal accurately
For the most reliable baking results, weigh cornmeal on a kitchen scale rather than scooping by volume. One US cup of cornmeal weighs about 160 grams (5.64 oz), but the exact figure changes with how tightly it's packed and the brand. Scooping straight from the bag compacts cornmeal and can leave you 15 to 20% over, so spoon it into the cup and level it off for the closest match to the figures above. Use the tables for quick reference, or the converter for any custom amount in cups, grams, ounces or tablespoons.
Tip: Match the grind to the job: fine for smooth cornbread and muffins, coarse for crunchy coatings and rustic polenta-style dishes.
Cornmeal conversions: common questions
How many grams are in a cup of cornmeal?
One US cup of cornmeal weighs approximately 160 grams (5.64 oz).
How many grams in half a cup of cornmeal?
Half a cup (½ cup) of cornmeal weighs approximately 80 grams.
How many grams in a quarter cup of cornmeal?
A quarter cup (¼ cup) of cornmeal weighs approximately 40 grams.
How do I convert cornmeal from cups to grams?
Multiply the number of cups by 160. For example, 2 cups of cornmeal = 320 grams, and ¾ cup = 120 grams.
How many cups is 100g of cornmeal?
100 grams of cornmeal is about 0.62 cups. 200g is about 1.25 cups and 300g is about 1.88 cups, since 1 cup weighs 160 grams.
How many grams in a metric (Australian) cup of cornmeal?
One 250 ml metric cup of cornmeal, used in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and modern UK recipes, weighs about 169 grams, compared with 160 grams for a 236.6 ml US cup.