How Much Is 0.16 Cups of Cornmeal in Ounces?
Converting 0.16 cups of cornmeal to ounces gives 0.85 oz. One cup of cornmeal weighs 150g, so 0.16 cups is 0.16 × 150 = 24g (0.85 oz). This conversion is specific to cornmeal because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.16 cups of cornmeal
- 1 cup of cornmeal = 150g
- 0.16 × 150 = 24g
- Convert grams to ounces: 24 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.85 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Uncooked and cooked grains have completely different weights per cup. These conversions are for uncooked/dry grains unless specified otherwise.
Cornmeal at Different Amounts
How cornmeal scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.16 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.16 cups of cornmeal (24g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
Other Amounts of Cornmeal
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.16 cups | 0.85 oz | 0.89 oz | 1.02 oz |
| 0.25 cups | 1.32 oz | 1.40 oz | 1.59 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 1.75 oz | 1.85 oz | 2.10 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 2.65 oz | 2.80 oz | 3.18 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 3.97 oz | 4.19 oz | 4.77 oz |
| 1 cup | 5.29 oz | 5.59 oz | 6.35 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 7.94 oz | 8.39 oz | 9.53 oz |
| 2 cups | 10.58 oz | 11.18 oz | 12.71 oz |
| 3 cups | 15.87 oz | 16.77 oz | 19.06 oz |
| 4 cups | 21.16 oz | 22.36 oz | 25.42 oz |
| 5 cups | 26.46 oz | 27.96 oz | 31.77 oz |
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 an Ounce?
An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.