How Much Is 420 Teaspoons of Cornmeal in Ounces?
420 teaspoons of cornmeal equals 46.30 oz. Cornmeal has a density of 150g per cup (3.13g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 420 teaspoons of honey would be 104.94 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 420 teaspoons of cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon of cornmeal = 3.13g
- 420 × 3.13 = 1,312.5g
- Convert grams to ounces: 1,312.5 ÷ 28.3495 = 46.30 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 teaspoons measurements. Your amount (420 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 420 teaspoons of cornmeal (1,312.5g) is close in weight to a bottle of wine (1,200g).
Other Amounts of Cornmeal
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.03 oz | 0.03 oz | 0.03 oz |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 0.06 oz | 0.06 oz | 0.07 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 0.11 oz | 0.11 oz | 0.13 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.17 oz | 0.17 oz | 0.20 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.22 oz | 0.22 oz | 0.26 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.33 oz | 0.34 oz | 0.40 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.44 oz | 0.45 oz | 0.53 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.55 oz | 0.56 oz | 0.66 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 0.66 oz | 0.67 oz | 0.79 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 0.88 oz | 0.89 oz | 1.06 oz |
| 420 teaspoons | 46.30 oz | 46.96 oz | 55.60 oz |
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 an Ounce?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.