How Much Is 0.2 Cups of Cornstarch in Grams?
Converting 0.2 cups of cornstarch to grams gives 25.60 g. One cup of cornstarch weighs 128g, so 0.2 cups is 0.2 × 128 = 25.6g. This conversion is specific to cornstarch because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.2 cups of cornstarch
- 1 cup of cornstarch = 128g
- 0.2 × 128 = 25.6g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For the most consistent results, weigh cornstarch on a kitchen scale. Volume measurements can vary by 20-30% depending on how the flour is scooped.
Cornstarch at Different Amounts
How cornstarch scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.2 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.2 cups of cornstarch (25.6g) is close in weight to a slice of cheese (28g).
Other Amounts of Cornstarch
| Cups | US Grams | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 cups | 25.60 g | 27.05 g | 30.74 g |
| 0.25 cups | 32.00 g | 33.81 g | 38.43 g |
| 0.33 cups | 42.24 g | 44.63 g | 50.73 g |
| 0.5 cups | 64.00 g | 67.63 g | 76.86 g |
| 0.75 cups | 96.00 g | 101.44 g | 115.29 g |
| 1 cup | 128.00 g | 135.26 g | 153.72 g |
| 1.5 cups | 192.00 g | 202.88 g | 230.58 g |
| 2 cups | 256.00 g | 270.51 g | 307.44 g |
| 3 cups | 384.00 g | 405.77 g | 461.17 g |
| 4 cups | 512.00 g | 541.02 g | 614.89 g |
| 5 cups | 640.00 g | 676.28 g | 768.61 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.