How Much Is 48.38 Tablespoons of Cornmeal in Ounces?
48.38 tablespoons of cornmeal weighs 16.00 oz. This is based on cornmeal having a density of 150g per cup. Because tablespoons measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 48.38 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 48.38 tablespoons of cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon of cornmeal = 9.38g
- 48.38 × 9.38 = 453.56g
- Convert grams to ounces: 453.56 ÷ 28.3495 = 16.00 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 (48.38 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 48.38 tablespoons of cornmeal (453.56g) is close in weight to a loaf of bread (450g).
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 |
| 48.38 tablespoons | 16.00 oz | 16.23 oz | 21.64 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon is roughly the volume of a large soup spoon. In precise terms, 1 US tablespoon equals 14.787 ml, which is very close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most of the world. Three teaspoons make one tablespoon.
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.