How Much Is 1.48 Tablespoons of Cornmeal in Ounces?
1.48 tablespoons of cornmeal equals 0.49 oz. 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, 1.48 tablespoons of honey would be 1.11 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.48 tablespoons of cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon of cornmeal = 9.38g
- 1.48 × 9.38 = 13.88g
- Convert grams to ounces: 13.88 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.49 oz
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 (1.48 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.48 tablespoons of cornmeal (13.88g) is close in weight to a tablespoon of sugar (12.5g).
Other Amounts of Cornmeal
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.33 oz | 0.34 oz | 0.45 oz |
| 1.48 tablespoons | 0.49 oz | 0.50 oz | 0.66 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.66 oz | 0.67 oz | 0.89 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 0.99 oz | 1.01 oz | 1.34 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.32 oz | 1.34 oz | 1.79 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 1.65 oz | 1.68 oz | 2.24 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 1.98 oz | 2.01 oz | 2.68 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 2.65 oz | 2.68 oz | 3.58 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 3.31 oz | 3.35 oz | 4.47 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 3.97 oz | 4.03 oz | 5.37 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 5.29 oz | 5.37 oz | 7.16 oz |
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 an Ounce?
Weight ounces and fluid ounces are different measurements. A fluid ounce measures volume (29.574 ml), while an ounce measures weight (28.35g). They only align for water, where 1 fl oz weighs approximately 1 oz.