How Much Is 1.5 Grams of Cornmeal in Cups?
1.5 grams of cornmeal equals 0.01 cups. Cornmeal has a density of 150g per cup. Because grams measure weight and cups measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.5 grams of cornmeal
- 1 cup of cornmeal = 150g
- 1.5g ÷ 150g/cup = 0.01 cups
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 grams measurements. Your amount (1.5 grams) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Cornmeal
| Grams | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 grams | 0.01 cups | 0.01 cups | 0.01 cups |
| 5 grams | 0.03 cups | 0.03 cups | 0.03 cups |
| 10 grams | 0.07 cups | 0.06 cups | 0.06 cups |
| 25 grams | 0.17 cups | 0.16 cups | 0.14 cups |
| 50 grams | 0.33 cups | 0.32 cups | 0.28 cups |
| 75 grams | 0.50 cups | 0.47 cups | 0.42 cups |
| 100 grams | 0.67 cups | 0.63 cups | 0.56 cups |
| 150 grams | 1.00 cup | 0.95 cups | 0.83 cups |
| 200 grams | 1.33 cups | 1.26 cups | 1.11 cups |
| 250 grams | 1.67 cups | 1.58 cups | 1.39 cups |
| 500 grams | 3.33 cups | 3.15 cups | 2.78 cups |
Understanding the Units
What is a Gram?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.
What is a Cup?
In US cooking, a cup measures volume, not weight. One standard US cup holds 236.588 ml of liquid. Because different ingredients have different densities, a cup of one ingredient can weigh very differently from a cup of another.