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What does 1 teaspoon of cornstarch look like?
This one is hard to photograph exactly: the pile of cornstarch came out about 21% larger than it should be. Every number on this page is exact, so trust the figures.
Volume
Weighs 0.087 oz (2.46 g)
Quick answer
1 teaspoon of cornstarch: about half the size of a cherry: 0.333 tablespoons, or 0.021 cups.
A single teaspoon of cornstarch weighs 0.087 oz (2.46 g) and has a volume of 0.333 tbsp (4.93 mL). When poured into a loose pile, it measures 1.4 in (3.55 cm) wide and 0.587 in (1.49 cm) tall, which is about half the size of a cherry.
- Pile width
- 1.4 in (3.55 cm)
- Pile height
- 0.587 in (1.49 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.
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Questions people ask
- How does this measurement compare to other kitchen units?
- It is equal to 1 teaspoons, 0.333 tablespoons, or 0.021 cups.
- Does the density of cornstarch change?
- The typical density is 0.5 g/mL, though it can range from 0.47 to 0.55 g/mL depending on packing.
- How can I visualize the scale of this amount?
- In the photo, the pile is shown next to a sugar cube, a large egg, and an orange.