How Much Is 4 Tablespoons of Cornmeal in Ounces?
4 tablespoons of cornmeal equals 1.32 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, 4 tablespoons of honey would be 3.00 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 4 tablespoons of cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon of cornmeal = 9.38g
- 4 × 9.38 = 37.5g
- Convert grams to ounces: 37.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 1.32 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 (4 tablespoons) is highlighted.
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 |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon (tbsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 14.787 milliliters, 3 teaspoons, or 1/16 of a cup. It is commonly used for measuring smaller amounts of ingredients.
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.