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How Much Is 162 Grams of Cornmeal in Tablespoons?

162 grams of cornmeal equals 17.28 tbsp. Cornmeal has a density of 150g per cup. Because grams measure weight and tablespoons measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.

162 grams of cornmeal
=
17.28tbsp
Result using all tablespoon standards info
17.28 tbsp (US) 17.03 tbsp (Metric Tablespoon) 12.78 tbsp (Australian Tablespoon)
17.28

Formula and Step-by-Step

grams ÷ 150g/cup × 16 = tablespoons
  1. Start with 162 grams of cornmeal
  2. 1 cup of cornmeal = 150g
  3. 162g ÷ 150g/cup = 1.08 cups × 16 = 17.28 tablespoons

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Cornmeal weigh 150g per cup when dry. Cooked weight per cup will be different.

Cornmeal at Different Amounts

How cornmeal scales across common grams measurements. Your amount (162 grams) is highlighted.

50 g5.33 tbsp75 g8 tbsp100 g10.67 tbsp150 g16 tbsp162 g17.28 tbsp200 g21.33 tbsp250 g26.67 tbsp500 g53.33 tbsp

Other Amounts of Cornmeal

Grams US Tablespoons Metric Tablespoon Australian Tablespoon
5 grams 0.53 tbsp 0.53 tbsp 0.39 tbsp
10 grams 1.07 tbsp 1.05 tbsp 0.79 tbsp
25 grams 2.67 tbsp 2.63 tbsp 1.97 tbsp
50 grams 5.33 tbsp 5.26 tbsp 3.94 tbsp
75 grams 8.00 tbsp 7.89 tbsp 5.91 tbsp
100 grams 10.67 tbsp 10.52 tbsp 7.89 tbsp
150 grams 16.00 tbsp 15.77 tbsp 11.83 tbsp
162 grams 17.28 tbsp 17.03 tbsp 12.78 tbsp
200 grams 21.33 tbsp 21.03 tbsp 15.77 tbsp
250 grams 26.67 tbsp 26.29 tbsp 19.72 tbsp
500 grams 53.33 tbsp 52.58 tbsp 39.43 tbsp

Understanding the Units

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.

What is a Tablespoon?

A tablespoon (tbsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 14.787 milliliters, 3 teaspoons, or 1/16 of a cup. It is commonly used for measuring smaller amounts of ingredients.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 17.28 tbsp, based on cornmeal having a density of 150g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Divide the grams by 150 (grams per cup) to get cups, then multiply by 16 to get tablespoons. For 162 grams: 162 ÷ 150 = 1.08 cups × 16 = 17.28 tbsp.
For the most accurate results, weigh cornmeal on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon 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: 17.28 tbsp ÷ 16 = 1.08 cups, then 1.08 × 150g/cup = 162g. Or use the Tablespoons to Grams converter.