How many tablespoons is 100 g of cornstarch?

100 g of cornstarch is about 12.3 tablespoons.

Why isn't 100 g exactly 1 tablespoon?

Because cornstarch isn't the same density as water. A tablespoon holds a fixed volume, and cornstarch weighs more or less than water for that volume.

Grams of cornstarch to tablespoons

Answer

100 g of cornstarch = 12.3 tablespoons

Convert any amount

Amount gram = – tablespoon

Conversion table

Grams	Tablespoons
10 g	1.23 tbsp
25 g	3.09 tbsp
50 g	6.17 tbsp
100 g	12.3 tbsp
150 g	18.5 tbsp
200 g	24.7 tbsp
250 g	30.9 tbsp
300 g	37 tbsp
500 g	61.7 tbsp

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How to measure

Cornstarch is very light and packs easily. Spoon it into the cup and level off — a packed cup can weigh noticeably more and over-thicken a sauce.

Frequently asked questions

How many tablespoons is 100 g of cornstarch?: 100 g of cornstarch is about 12.3 tablespoons.
Why isn't 100 g exactly 1 tablespoon?: Because cornstarch isn't the same density as water. A tablespoon holds a fixed volume, and cornstarch weighs more or less than water for that volume.

Related conversions

Values are approximate — ingredient density varies with brand, humidity and how you measure. For baking, weighing on a scale is always the most reliable method.