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How Much Is 0.17 Cups of Cornmeal in Pounds?

0.17 cups of cornmeal equals 0.06 lb. 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, 0.17 cups of honey would be 0.13 lb.

0.17 cups of cornmeal
=
0.06lb
Result using all cup standards info
0.06 lb (US) 0.06 lb (Metric Cup) 0.07 lb (Imperial Cup)
0.17 cups of cornmeal is also
0.06

Formula and Step-by-Step

cups × 150g/cup ÷ 453.592g/lb = pounds
  1. Start with 0.17 cups of cornmeal
  2. 1 cup of cornmeal = 150g
  3. 0.17 × 150 = 25.5g
  4. Convert grams to pounds: 25.5 ÷ 453.592 = 0.06 lb

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 (0.17 cups) is highlighted.

0.17 cups0.06 lb0.25 cups0.08 lb0.33 cups0.11 lb0.5 cups0.17 lb0.75 cups0.25 lb1 cup0.33 lb1.5 cups0.50 lb2 cups0.66 lb

For reference, 0.17 cups of cornmeal (25.5g) is close in weight to a slice of cheese (28g).

Other Amounts of Cornmeal

Cups US Pounds Metric Cup Imperial Cup
0.17 cups 0.06 lb 0.06 lb 0.07 lb
0.25 cups 0.08 lb 0.09 lb 0.10 lb
0.33 cups 0.11 lb 0.12 lb 0.13 lb
0.5 cups 0.17 lb 0.17 lb 0.20 lb
0.75 cups 0.25 lb 0.26 lb 0.30 lb
1 cup 0.33 lb 0.35 lb 0.40 lb
1.5 cups 0.50 lb 0.52 lb 0.60 lb
2 cups 0.66 lb 0.70 lb 0.79 lb
3 cups 0.99 lb 1.05 lb 1.19 lb
4 cups 1.32 lb 1.40 lb 1.59 lb
5 cups 1.65 lb 1.75 lb 1.99 lb

Understanding the Units

What is a Cup?

A cup is a US customary unit of volume equal to 236.588 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces. It is the most common volume measurement in American recipes. One cup can be divided into 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons.

What is a Pound?

The abbreviation "lb" comes from the Latin word "libra." One pound equals exactly 453.59237 grams. For rough mental math, 1 pound is slightly less than half a kilogram.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 0.06 lb, based on cornmeal having a density of 150g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of cups by 150 (grams per cup for cornmeal), then divide by 453.592 to convert grams to pounds. For 0.17 cups: 0.17 × 150 = 25.5g, then 25.5 ÷ 453.592 = 0.06 lb.
For the most accurate results, weigh cornmeal on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring cup and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Weight-per-cup values vary because of differences in how the ingredient is measured (spooned vs scooped), grind size, moisture content, and settling during storage. Our values use standardized measurement methods from established culinary references.
Reverse the conversion: 0.06 lb × 453.592 = 25.5g, then 25.5g ÷ 150 = 0.17 cups. Or use the Pounds to Cups converter.