Cornstarch
Also known as: corn flour, maize starch
100 g of Cornstarch equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Tablespoon | 13 tbsp |
| Teaspoon | 40 tsp |
| Cup | 0.83 cup |
| Milliliter | 200 ml |
| Ounce (100 g) | 1.0 oz |
| Kilogram | 0.10 kg |
Convert Cornstarch
1 tbsp Cornstarch = 8.0 g
Measuring Tips
Always make a slurry with cold liquid before adding to hot mixtures — clumps if added directly to hot liquid.
Common Uses
- thickening sauces
- Chinese stir-fry
- fruit pie filling
- custards
Storage
Airtight container, cool dry place. Indefinite shelf life if kept dry.
Popular Cornstarch Conversions
Nutrition per 100 g
- kalori381
- protein0.3
- lemak0.1
- karbohidrat91.3
- serat0.9
- natrium mg9
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch?▾
1 tablespoon of cornstarch ≈ 8 grams, based on density 0.5 g/ml. For 1 teaspoon: 2.5 g; for 1 standard cup (240 ml): 120 g.
How can I measure cornstarch accurately without a scale?▾
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 depending on brand 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. For precision baking, use a digital kitchen scale instead of volume measures.
How should I store cornstarch?▾
Airtight container, cool dry place. Indefinite shelf life if kept dry.
What is Cornstarch typically used for?▾
Cornstarch is commonly used in: thickening sauces, Chinese stir-fry, fruit pie filling, custards. Because its density is 0.5 g/ml, the volume vs weight conversion matters when scaling recipes.
How many calories in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch?▾
1 tbsp of cornstarch (~8 g) contains about 30 calories. Per 100 g: 381 calories. See the 'Nutrition per 100 g' section above for the full macro breakdown.