How Much Is 12.83 Tablespoons of Cornmeal in Grams?
12.83 tablespoons of cornmeal equals 120.28 g. Cornmeal has a density of 150g per cup (9.38g per tablespoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 12.83 tablespoons of honey would be 272.64 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 12.83 tablespoons of cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon of cornmeal = 9.38g
- 12.83 × 9.38 = 120.28g
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 tablespoons measurements. Your amount (12.83 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 12.83 tablespoons of cornmeal (120.28g) is close in weight to a bar of soap (113g).
Other Amounts of Cornmeal
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 9.38 g | 9.51 g | 12.68 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 18.75 g | 19.02 g | 25.36 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 28.13 g | 28.53 g | 38.04 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 37.50 g | 38.04 g | 50.72 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 46.88 g | 47.55 g | 63.40 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 56.25 g | 57.06 g | 76.08 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 75.00 g | 76.08 g | 101.44 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 93.75 g | 95.10 g | 126.80 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 112.50 g | 114.12 g | 152.16 g |
| 12.83 tablespoons | 120.28 g | 122.01 g | 162.69 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 150.00 g | 152.16 g | 202.88 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
One tablespoon holds about 15 milliliters. There are 16 tablespoons in a cup and 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon. In baking, tablespoon measurements are used for butter, oil, honey, and other ingredients where a full cup would be too much.
What is a Gram?
A gram (g) is a metric unit of mass equal to 1/1000 of a kilogram. It is the standard weight measurement for precise baking worldwide. Professional bakers prefer grams because they are more accurate than volume measurements.