How Much Is 15.87 Ounces of Cornmeal in Cups?
15.87 ounces of cornmeal equals 3.00 cups. That's 449.91g, and Cornmeal has a density of 150g per cup. Because ounces measure weight and cups measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 15.87 ounces of cornmeal
- Convert ounces to grams: 15.87 × 28.35 = 449.91g
- 1 cup of cornmeal = 150g
- 449.91g ÷ 150g/cup = 3.00 cups
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 ounces measurements. Your amount (15.87 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Cornmeal
| Ounces | US Cups | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 0.19 cups | 0.18 cups | 0.16 cups |
| 2 ounces | 0.38 cups | 0.36 cups | 0.31 cups |
| 3 ounces | 0.57 cups | 0.54 cups | 0.47 cups |
| 4 ounces | 0.76 cups | 0.72 cups | 0.63 cups |
| 5 ounces | 0.94 cups | 0.89 cups | 0.79 cups |
| 6 ounces | 1.13 cups | 1.07 cups | 0.94 cups |
| 8 ounces | 1.51 cups | 1.43 cups | 1.26 cups |
| 10 ounces | 1.89 cups | 1.79 cups | 1.57 cups |
| 12 ounces | 2.27 cups | 2.15 cups | 1.89 cups |
| 15.87 ounces | 3.00 cups | 2.84 cups | 2.50 cups |
| 16 ounces | 3.02 cups | 2.86 cups | 2.52 cups |
Understanding the Units
What is an Ounce?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.
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.