5 tablespoons of Cornstarch = How Many grams?
Conversion Detail: 5 tbsp Cornstarch
Equivalent to ≈ 40 g of cornstarch, or in other units:
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Tablespoon | 5.0 tbsp |
| Teaspoon | 16 tsp |
| Cup | 0.33 cup |
| Milliliter | 80 ml |
| Gram | 40 g |
About Cornstarch
Always make a slurry with cold liquid before adding to hot mixtures — clumps if added directly to hot liquid.
Storage: Airtight container, cool dry place. Indefinite shelf life if kept dry.
Common uses: thickening sauces, Chinese stir-fry, fruit pie filling, custards.
Density: 0.5g/ml. Because each ingredient has a different density, volume-to-weight conversion can't use a single generic value for all ingredients.
Other Conversions for Cornstarch
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams is 5 tablespoons of cornstarch?▾
5 tablespoons of cornstarch ≈ 40 grams, based on cornstarch density of 0.5 g/ml.
How do I accurately measure cornstarch with tablespoons?▾
Always make a slurry with cold liquid before adding to hot mixtures — clumps if added directly to hot liquid.
Will the conversion be the same for all brands of cornstarch?▾
Results may vary slightly between brands and how loosely or firmly you scoop. The values here use a reference density of 0.5 g/ml from authoritative sources like king-arthur and usda-fdc.
Why does 1 tablespoon of cornstarch not weigh the same as other ingredients?▾
Same volume but different density results in different weight. Cornstarch has a density of 0.5 g/ml, so 1 tbsp of cornstarch ≠ 1 tbsp of another ingredient by weight.