How Much Is 16.8 Cups of Cornmeal in Grams?
Converting 16.8 cups of cornmeal to grams gives 2,520.00 g. One cup of cornmeal weighs 150g, so 16.8 cups is 16.8 × 150 = 2,520g. This conversion is specific to cornmeal because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16.8 cups of cornmeal
- 1 cup of cornmeal = 150g
- 16.8 × 150 = 2,520g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Cornmeal weigh 150g per cup when dry. Cooked weight per cup will be different.
Cornmeal at Different Amounts
How cornmeal scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (16.8 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 16.8 cups of cornmeal (2,520g) is close in weight to a 5 lb bag of flour (2,268g).
Other Amounts of Cornmeal
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 37.50 g | 39.63 g | 45.04 g |
| 0.33 cups | 49.50 g | 52.31 g | 59.45 g |
| 0.5 cups | 75.00 g | 79.25 g | 90.07 g |
| 0.75 cups | 112.50 g | 118.88 g | 135.11 g |
| 1 cup | 150.00 g | 158.50 g | 180.14 g |
| 1.5 cups | 225.00 g | 237.76 g | 270.21 g |
| 2 cups | 300.00 g | 317.01 g | 360.29 g |
| 3 cups | 450.00 g | 475.51 g | 540.43 g |
| 4 cups | 600.00 g | 634.01 g | 720.57 g |
| 5 cups | 750.00 g | 792.52 g | 900.71 g |
| 16.8 cups | 2,520.00 g | 2,662.86 g | 3,026.40 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
The US cup (236.588 ml) is slightly smaller than the metric cup used in Australia and some other countries (250 ml). When following recipes from different countries, check which cup standard is being used.
What is a Gram?
Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.