Convert Tablespoons to Grams: Yellow Cornmeal
Convert tablespoons of yellow cornmeal to grams with this precise reference table. 1 tablespoon of yellow cornmeal = 7.6g. There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup (122g). The table below covers 1 tbsp through 16 tbsp (1 full cup). Tablespoon measurements are especially common for yellow cornmeal in small-batch recipes and is the standard unit in US recipe measurements for amounts under 1/4 cup.
Yellow Cornmeal Tablespoons to Grams Table
| Tablespoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 7.6g |
| 2 tbsp | 15.3g |
| 3 tbsp | 22.9g |
| 4 tbsp (1/4 cup) | 30.5g |
| 5 tbsp | 38.1g |
| 6 tbsp | 45.8g |
| 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) | 61g |
| 10 tbsp | 76.3g |
| 12 tbsp (3/4 cup) | 91.5g |
| 16 tbsp (1 cup) | 122g |
Based on USDA FoodData Central data (1 US cup = 240ml = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons). Note: Yellow cornmeal: 1 cup = 122g. Medium-grind is most common. Fine grind packs slightly denser (~130g/cup). Used in cornbread, polenta, tamales, and coating for frying. Stone-ground cornmeal has more germ and bran. USDA FDC 20022.
About Yellow Cornmeal Density
The density of yellow cornmeal determines how much it weighs per unit of volume. At 0.508g/ml, 1 US cup (240ml) of yellow cornmeal weighs 122g under USDA standard conditions.
1 tablespoon = 1/16 cup = 15ml. For yellow cornmeal, this equals 7.6g per tablespoon. Tablespoon measurements are useful for amounts between 1 teaspoon and 1/4 cup. For very precise recipes, weigh tablespoon amounts on a scale to avoid density variation errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of yellow cornmeal?
1 tablespoon of yellow cornmeal weighs approximately 7.6 grams (122g per cup ÷ 16 tablespoons per cup).
How many grams is 2 tablespoons of yellow cornmeal?
2 tablespoons of yellow cornmeal weighs approximately 15.2 grams.
How many tablespoons is 100g of yellow cornmeal?
100g of yellow cornmeal equals approximately 13.1 tablespoons.
How many tablespoons are in 1 cup of yellow cornmeal?
There are 16 tablespoons in 1 cup. So 1 cup of yellow cornmeal (122g) = 16 tablespoons, each weighing 7.6g.