How Much Is 12.74 Teaspoons of Cornmeal in Grams?
Converting 12.74 teaspoons of cornmeal to grams gives 39.81 g. One teaspoon of cornmeal weighs 3.13g, so 12.74 teaspoons is 12.74 × 3.13 = 39.81g. This conversion is specific to cornmeal because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 12.74 teaspoons of cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon of cornmeal = 3.13g
- 12.74 × 3.13 = 39.81g
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 teaspoons measurements. Your amount (12.74 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 12.74 teaspoons of cornmeal (39.81g) is close in weight to a golf ball (46g).
Other Amounts of Cornmeal
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.78 g | 0.79 g | 0.94 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 1.56 g | 1.59 g | 1.88 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 3.13 g | 3.17 g | 3.75 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 4.69 g | 4.76 g | 5.63 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 6.25 g | 6.34 g | 7.51 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 9.38 g | 9.51 g | 11.26 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 12.50 g | 12.68 g | 15.01 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 15.63 g | 15.85 g | 18.76 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 18.75 g | 19.02 g | 22.52 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 25.00 g | 25.36 g | 30.02 g |
| 12.74 teaspoons | 39.81 g | 40.39 g | 47.81 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
A teaspoon (tsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 4.929 milliliters or 1/3 of a tablespoon. It is the standard measure for spices, leaveners, extracts, and other small-quantity ingredients.
What is a Gram?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.