How Much Is 5.17 Cups of Cornmeal in Ounces?
5.17 cups of cornmeal equals 27.35 oz. Cornmeal has a density of 150g per cup (150g per cup), which means it's moderate weight compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 5.17 cups of honey would be 62.00 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5.17 cups of cornmeal
- 1 cup of cornmeal = 150g
- 5.17 × 150 = 775.5g
- Convert grams to ounces: 775.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 27.35 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Pour grains into the measuring cup and level off. Do not shake or tap, as this settles the grains and increases the weight.
Cornmeal at Different Amounts
How cornmeal scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (5.17 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 5.17 cups of cornmeal (775.5g) is close in weight to a 2 lb bag of sugar (907g).
Other Amounts of Cornmeal
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 5.17 cups | 27.35 oz | 28.91 oz | 32.85 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.