How Many Grams in a Cup of Polenta?
1 cup of polenta = 160 grams · 100g = 0.62 cups
Polenta is coarsely ground cornmeal, and the name refers both to the grain and the creamy Italian dish made from it. It weighs about 160 grams per cup and cooks slowly into a soft porridge that firms up when cooled. Instant polenta is precooked for speed but has less texture.
Based on a measured density of 160 g per US cup (236.6 ml), poured and levelled rather than shaken down. Last reviewed .
Polenta 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 |
Polenta grams to cups table
Working the other way? Here's how many cups common gram weights of polenta come to, handy when a recipe lists polenta 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 |
Polenta: US, metric & UK cups compared
A “cup” isn’t the same size everywhere, so 1 cup of polenta 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 polenta in each:
| Cup standard | Size | 1 cup polenta | 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: Polenta in grams
- ⅛ cup polenta = 20g
- ¼ cup polenta = 40g — a quarter cup of polenta in grams
- ⅓ cup polenta = 53.3g — a third of a cup
- ½ cup polenta = 80g — half a cup of polenta in grams
- ⅔ cup polenta = 107g — two thirds of a cup
- ¾ cup polenta = 120g — three quarters of a cup
- 1 cup polenta = 160g — one cup of polenta in grams
- 2 cups polenta = 320g — two cups
Polenta by the spoonful and by the ounce
Recipes rarely stop at cups. One tablespoon of polenta weighs about 10g, and one teaspoon about 3.33g, because a US cup holds 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.
- 1 tablespoon polenta to grams = 10g
- 2 tablespoons polenta = 20g
- 3 tablespoons polenta = 30g
- 1 teaspoon polenta = 3.33g
Weight units do not depend on the ingredient, so 8 oz of polenta is 227g and 4 oz is 113g, the same as 8 oz of anything else. That 8 oz is 1.42 cups of polenta — the number that does change, because it depends on how much a cup of polenta weighs.
How many cups is 100g, 200g or 300g of polenta?
Because one cup of polenta weighs about 160 grams, you can convert any weight to cups by dividing by 160. So 100g of polenta 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 polenta accurately
For the most reliable baking results, weigh polenta on a kitchen scale rather than scooping by volume. One US cup of polenta 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 polenta 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: Whisk polenta into the liquid gradually and stir often to prevent lumps; let cooked polenta rest if you want to slice and grill it.
Polenta conversions: common questions
How many grams are in a cup of polenta?
One US cup of polenta weighs approximately 160 grams (5.64 oz).
How many grams in half a cup of polenta?
Half a cup (½ cup) of polenta weighs approximately 80 grams.
How many grams in a quarter cup of polenta?
A quarter cup (¼ cup) of polenta weighs approximately 40 grams.
How do I convert polenta from cups to grams?
Multiply the number of cups by 160. For example, 2 cups of polenta = 320 grams, and ¾ cup = 120 grams.
How many cups is 100g of polenta?
100 grams of polenta 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 polenta?
One 250 ml metric cup of polenta, 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.