How Much Is 16 Tablespoons of Cornmeal in Grams?
16 tablespoons of cornmeal equals 150.00 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, 16 tablespoons of honey would be 340 g.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 16 tablespoons of cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon of cornmeal = 9.38g
- 16 × 9.38 = 150g
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 spoon 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 tablespoons measurements. Your amount (16 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 16 tablespoons of cornmeal (150g) is close in weight to a baseball (145g).
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 |
| 16 tablespoons | 150.00 g | 152.16 g | 202.88 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
Tablespoon sizes differ by country. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most countries. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, about 35% larger than US. An imperial tablespoon is 17.758 ml. If your recipe comes from Australia, the larger tablespoon size can make a real difference.
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.