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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.

48.38 tablespoons of cornmeal
=
16.00oz
Result using all tablespoon standards info
16.00 oz (US) 16.23 oz (Metric Tablespoon) 21.64 oz (Australian Tablespoon)
48.38 tablespoons of cornmeal is also
16.00

Formula and Step-by-Step

tablespoons × 9.38g/tbsp ÷ 28.3495g/oz = ounces
  1. Start with 48.38 tablespoons of cornmeal
  2. 1 tablespoon of cornmeal = 9.38g
  3. 48.38 × 9.38 = 453.56g
  4. 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.

4 tbsp1.32 oz5 tbsp1.65 oz6 tbsp1.98 oz8 tbsp2.65 oz10 tbsp3.31 oz12 tbsp3.97 oz16 tbsp5.29 oz48.38 tbsp16.00 oz

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 16.00 oz, based on cornmeal having a density of 150g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 9.38 (grams per tablespoon for cornmeal), then divide by 28.3495 to convert grams to ounces. For 48.38 tablespoons: 48.38 × 9.38 = 453.56g, then 453.56 ÷ 28.3495 = 16.00 oz.
For the most accurate results, weigh cornmeal on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Weight-per-cup values vary because of differences in how the ingredient is measured (spooned vs scooped), grind size, moisture content, and settling during storage. Our values use standardized measurement methods from established culinary references.
Reverse the conversion: 16.00 oz × 28.3495 = 453.56g, then 453.56g ÷ 9.38 = 48.38 tablespoons. Or use the Ounces to Tablespoons converter.