Pure carbohydrate extracted from corn endosperm, used as a thickening agent and cake tenderizer. Use the verified calculator and reference tables below to convert between grams, cups, ounces, and tablespoons.
Calibrated to 128g per US Customary Cup (0.541 g/mL).
Technique note: Fluff gently, spoon into cup, and sweep level.
Verified standard: 1 US cup of Cornstarch (Corn Flour) = 128 grams (USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 169698)).
Fluff gently, spoon into cup, and sweep level.
Culinary Science Tip: Subbing 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour with cornstarch per cup creates DIY cake flour.
Standard source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 169698)
Common recipe cup measurements converted into exact grams and ounces (US Customary 236.6 mL cup):
| Cups | Grams | Ounces (oz) | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 16 g | 0.56 oz | 2.0 tbsp |
| 1/4 cup | 32 g | 1.13 oz | 4.0 tbsp |
| 1/3 cup | 42.6 g | 1.50 oz | 5.3 tbsp |
| 1/2 cup | 64 g | 2.26 oz | 8.0 tbsp |
| 2/3 cup | 85.4 g | 3.01 oz | 10.7 tbsp |
| 3/4 cup | 96 g | 3.39 oz | 12.0 tbsp |
| 1 cup | 128 g | 4.52 oz | 16.0 tbsp |
| 1 1/4 cups | 160 g | 5.64 oz | 20.0 tbsp |
| 1 1/2 cups | 192 g | 6.77 oz | 24.0 tbsp |
| 2 cups | 256 g | 9.03 oz | 32.0 tbsp |
| 3 cups | 384 g | 13.55 oz | 48.0 tbsp |
Metric recipe weights in grams converted into US Customary cups and level tablespoons:
| Grams (Weight) | US Cups (Volume) | Exact Decimal | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 1.3 tbsp | 0.08 cups | 1.3 tbsp |
| 25 g | 0.2 cups | 0.2 cups | 3.1 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.39 cups | 0.39 cups | 6.3 tbsp |
| 75 g | 0.59 cups | 0.59 cups | 9.4 tbsp |
| 100 g | 0.78 cups | 0.78 cups | 12.5 tbsp |
| 120 g | 0.94 cups | 0.94 cups | 15 tbsp |
| 125 g | 0.98 cups | 0.98 cups | 15.6 tbsp |
| 150 g | 1.17 cups | 1.17 cups | 18.8 tbsp |
| 175 g | 1.37 cups | 1.37 cups | 21.9 tbsp |
| 200 g | 1.56 cups | 1.56 cups | 25 tbsp |
| 225 g | 1.76 cups | 1.76 cups | 28.1 tbsp |
| 250 g | 1.95 cups | 1.95 cups | 31.3 tbsp |
| 300 g | 2.34 cups | 2.34 cups | 37.5 tbsp |
| 350 g | 2.73 cups | 2.73 cups | 43.8 tbsp |
| 400 g | 3.13 cups | 3.13 cups | 50 tbsp |
| 500 g | 3.91 cups | 3.91 cups | 62.5 tbsp |
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