What does 1 tablespoon of cornstarch look like?
1 tablespoon of cornstarch is a fine, powdery substance that weighs 0.261 oz (7.39 g). When poured into a loose pile, it is 2.02 in (5.13 cm) wide and 0.847 in (2.15 cm) tall, which is about the size of a grape.
In kitchen measures
3 teaspoons
3 tsp · 1 tbsp · 0.063 cups
about the size of a grape
- Weight
- 0.261 oz (7.39 g)
- Volume
- 1 tbsp (14.8 mL)
- Pile width
- 2.02 in (5.13 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.847 in (2.15 cm)
- Density
- 0.5 g/mL
Cornstarch typically ranges 0.47–0.55 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much space does this amount take up?
- The volume is 1 tbsp (14.8 mL), which is equal to 3 teaspoons, 1 tablespoons, or 0.063 cups.
- How dense is cornstarch?
- The typical density is 0.5 g/mL, though it can range from 0.47 to 0.55 g/mL depending on packing.
- What is shown in the photo for scale?
- The pile of cornstarch is shown in the photo next to a us quarter, a golf ball, and a teaspoon.