How Much Is 18.14 Tablespoons of Cornmeal in Ounces?
Converting 18.14 tablespoons of cornmeal to ounces gives 6.00 oz. One tablespoon of cornmeal weighs 9.38g, so 18.14 tablespoons is 18.14 × 9.38 = 170.06g (6.00 oz). This conversion is specific to cornmeal because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 18.14 tablespoons of cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon of cornmeal = 9.38g
- 18.14 × 9.38 = 170.06g
- Convert grams to ounces: 170.06 ÷ 28.3495 = 6.00 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 (18.14 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 18.14 tablespoons of cornmeal (170.06g) is close in weight to a smartphone (175g).
Other Amounts of Cornmeal
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.33 oz | 0.34 oz | 0.45 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 |
| 18.14 tablespoons | 6.00 oz | 6.09 oz | 8.11 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?
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.