How Much Is 18.31 Ounces of Cornmeal in Tablespoons?
18.31 ounces of cornmeal equals 55.37 tbsp. That's 519.08g, and Cornmeal has a density of 150g per cup. Because ounces measure weight and tablespoons measure volume, the result depends on the ingredient's density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 18.31 ounces of cornmeal
- Convert ounces to grams: 18.31 × 28.35 = 519.08g
- 1 cup of cornmeal = 150g
- 519.08g ÷ 150g/cup = 3.46 cups × 16 = 55.37 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 ounces measurements. Your amount (18.31 ounces) is highlighted.
Other Amounts of Cornmeal
| Ounces | US Tablespoons | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | 3.02 tbsp | 2.98 tbsp | 2.24 tbsp |
| 2 ounces | 6.05 tbsp | 5.96 tbsp | 4.47 tbsp |
| 3 ounces | 9.07 tbsp | 8.94 tbsp | 6.71 tbsp |
| 4 ounces | 12.10 tbsp | 11.92 tbsp | 8.94 tbsp |
| 5 ounces | 15.12 tbsp | 14.91 tbsp | 11.18 tbsp |
| 6 ounces | 18.14 tbsp | 17.89 tbsp | 13.41 tbsp |
| 8 ounces | 24.19 tbsp | 23.85 tbsp | 17.89 tbsp |
| 10 ounces | 30.24 tbsp | 29.81 tbsp | 22.36 tbsp |
| 12 ounces | 36.29 tbsp | 35.77 tbsp | 26.83 tbsp |
| 16 ounces | 48.38 tbsp | 47.70 tbsp | 35.77 tbsp |
| 18.31 ounces | 55.37 tbsp | 54.58 tbsp | 40.94 tbsp |
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 Tablespoon?
A tablespoon is roughly the volume of a large soup spoon. In precise terms, 1 US tablespoon equals 14.787 ml, which is very close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most of the world. Three teaspoons make one tablespoon.