How Much Is 1.25 Tablespoons of Cornstarch in Grams?
1.25 tablespoons of cornstarch weighs 10.00 g. This is based on cornstarch having a density of 128g per cup. Because tablespoons measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 1.25 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.25 tablespoons of cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch = 8g
- 1.25 × 8 = 10g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
For the most consistent results, weigh cornstarch on a kitchen scale. Volume measurements can vary by 20-30% depending on how the flour is scooped.
Cornstarch at Different Amounts
How cornstarch scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (1.25 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.25 tablespoons of cornstarch (10g) is close in weight to a AAA battery (11.5g).
Other Amounts of Cornstarch
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 8.00 g | 8.12 g | 10.82 g |
| 1.25 tablespoons | 10.00 g | 10.14 g | 13.53 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 16.00 g | 16.23 g | 21.64 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 24.00 g | 24.35 g | 32.46 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 32.00 g | 32.46 g | 43.28 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 40.00 g | 40.58 g | 54.10 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 48.00 g | 48.69 g | 64.92 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 64.00 g | 64.92 g | 86.56 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 80.00 g | 81.15 g | 108.20 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 96.00 g | 97.38 g | 129.84 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 128.00 g | 129.84 g | 173.13 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?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.