How Much Is 7.99 Ounces of Cornmeal in Cups?
Converting 7.99 ounces of cornmeal to cups gives 1.51 cups. First convert to grams (7.99 oz = 226.51g), then divide by the density of cornmeal (150g per cup). Each ingredient fills a different volume at the same weight.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 7.99 ounces of cornmeal
- Convert ounces to grams: 7.99 × 28.35 = 226.51g
- 1 cup of cornmeal = 150g
- 226.51g ÷ 150g/cup = 1.51 cups
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 ounces measurements. Your amount (7.99 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 |
| 7.99 ounces | 1.51 cups | 1.43 cups | 1.26 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 |
| 16 ounces | 3.02 cups | 2.86 cups | 2.52 cups |
Understanding the Units
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.
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.