How Much Is 2 Teaspoons of Cornmeal in Grams?
2 teaspoons of cornmeal weighs 6.25 g. This is based on cornmeal having a density of 150g per cup. Because teaspoons measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 2 teaspoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2 teaspoons of cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon of cornmeal = 3.13g
- 2 × 3.13 = 6.25g
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Mental Math Shortcut
Quick check: 2 teaspoons is just double the single-teaspoon weight. 1 teaspoon = 3.13g, so 2 = 6.25g.
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 (2 teaspoons) is highlighted.
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 |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
A US teaspoon is 4.929 ml, a metric teaspoon is exactly 5 ml, and an imperial teaspoon is 5.919 ml. The metric and US versions are nearly identical (1.4% difference), but the imperial teaspoon is 20% larger. For most spices the difference is negligible, but for leaveners like baking powder it can affect the result.
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.