Grams to Cups: Cornmeal
1 cup of cornmeal weighs about 138 grams. Convert any amount between grams, cups and spoons below.
100 g of cornmeal = ¾ cup (0.72 exactly)
How much does 1 cup of cornmeal weigh?
One US cup of cornmeal weighs about 138 grams (4.9 oz). A tablespoon holds about 8.6 g and a teaspoon about 2.9 g.
| Amount | Cornmeal in grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 138 g |
| ¾ cup | 104 g |
| ⅔ cup | 92 g |
| ½ cup | 69 g |
| ⅓ cup | 46 g |
| ¼ cup | 34 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 8.6 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 2.9 g |
Grams to cups cornmeal chart
| Grams | Cups | Decimal cups |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | ⅛ cup | 0.18 |
| 50 g | ⅜ cup | 0.36 |
| 75 g | ½ cup | 0.54 |
| 100 g | ¾ cup | 0.72 |
| 125 g | ⅞ cup | 0.91 |
| 150 g | 1 ⅛ cups | 1.09 |
| 200 g | 1 ½ cups | 1.45 |
| 250 g | 1 ¾ cups | 1.81 |
| 300 g | 2 ⅛ cups | 2.17 |
| 400 g | 2 ⅞ cups | 2.90 |
| 500 g | 3 ⅝ cups | 3.62 |
| 750 g | 5 ⅜ cups | 5.43 |
| 1000 g | 7 ¼ cups | 7.25 |
How to measure cornmeal
Fluff the cornmeal first, spoon it into a dry measuring cup and sweep the top level with a knife. Scooping straight from the bag packs it down and can add 20 to 30 grams per cup.
Cornmeal compared with other flours & starches
Different flours & starches weigh different amounts per cup, so never swap one for another by volume without converting.
| Ingredient | 1 cup in grams |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 125 g |
| Bread flour | 127 g |
| Cake flour | 114 g |
| Whole wheat flour | 120 g |
| Self-rising flour | 125 g |
| Almond flour | 96 g |
| Coconut flour | 112 g |
| Cornstarch | 128 g |
Frequently asked questions
How many grams are in a cup of cornmeal?
One US cup of cornmeal is about 138 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of cornmeal?
100 grams of cornmeal is about ¾ cup (0.72 cups).
How many cups is 250 grams of cornmeal?
250 grams of cornmeal is about 1 ¾ cups (1.81 cups).
How many grams in a tablespoon of cornmeal?
A level tablespoon of cornmeal weighs about 8.6 grams.
Other ingredients
Last updated: November 2026. Values use the US cup (236.6 ml) and the spoon-and-level method for dry ingredients.