Convert Mashed Banana from Cup to Tablespoon

How many tablespoons is 1 cup of mashed banana?

1 cup of mashed banana (banana puree) is 16.67 tablespoons. 2 cups of mashed banana is 33.33 tablespoons. 1/2 cup of mashed banana is 8.33 tablespoons. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of mashed banana is 4.17 tablespoons. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less. Use the US cup converter →
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →
  • A tablespoon here is the 15 ml metric standard, about 16.67 to a metric cup, the same size as a UK tablespoon. A US tablespoon is smaller at 14.79 ml, so US cooks measuring with US spoons need slightly more. An Australian tablespoon is larger at 20 ml, so it holds about a third more. When tablespoon size matters →
  • A little over or under won't ruin the bake, though it can nudge the final taste or colour.

Mashed banana is ripe banana flesh fork-mashed into a soft, lumpy puree. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 230 grams or 8.11 ounces. It's the headline ingredient in banana bread and muffins, and works as a vegan egg replacement (1/4 cup per egg) where its sweetness and flavour fit the recipe.

One medium banana yields roughly 1/3 cup mashed (about 75 g), and recipes vary in whether they list cups or grams. Weighing keeps results consistent across different banana sizes.

Also known as

  • banana puree

Applesauce is the neutral-flavoured alternative to mashed banana. Both replace eggs or fat in moisture-heavy bakes; applesauce won't add banana flavour, so it's the better swap when you want the recipe's other flavours to come through. Swap 1:1 by volume. See our Applesauce converter.

Pumpkin puree is denser than mashed banana (250 g vs 230 g per cup) and brings a savoury, earthy flavour rather than sweetness. Use it as a 1:1 swap when you want the moisture without the banana taste, or for spiced autumn bakes. See our Pumpkin Puree converter.

Starting from whole bananas instead of a measured cup? The banana converter works out how many small, medium, or large bananas to peel and mash for the cup count you need. See our Banana converter.

Out of mashed banana? See mashed banana substitutes →

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring cup set keeps every batch the same.

Mashed Banana Measurement Converter

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Common Mashed Banana Conversions

Here are the most common mashed banana conversions from cups to tablespoons.

CupsTablespoons
0.25 cups4.17 tbsp
0.5 cups8.33 tbsp
0.75 cups12.5 tbsp
1 cup16.67 tbsp
1.25 cups20.83 tbsp
1.5 cups25 tbsp
2 cups33.33 tbsp
2.5 cups41.67 tbsp
3 cups50 tbsp

Mashed Banana Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting mashed banana from Cup to Tablespoon and other measurements.

cuptbspgramsouncescup(US)tsp
0.25 cup4.17 tbsp57.5 g2.03 oz0.26 cup (US)12.5 tsp
0.5 cup8.33 tbsp115 g4.06 oz0.52 cup (US)25 tsp
1 cup16.67 tbsp230 g8.11 oz1.04 cup (US)50 tsp
2 cup33.33 tbsp460 g16.22 oz2.08 cup (US)100 tsp

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the cups to tablespoons volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tablespoons is 1 cup of mashed banana?
1 cup of mashed banana is 16.67 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of mashed banana is 33.33 tablespoons and 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the mashed banana converter
How many tablespoons is 1.5 cups of mashed banana?
1.5 cups of mashed banana is 25 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of mashed banana is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many tablespoons is 2 cups of mashed banana?
2 cups of mashed banana is 33.33 tablespoons. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of mashed banana is 16.67 tablespoons, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact tablespoons reading.
How many cups of mashed banana is 16.67 tablespoons?
16.67 tablespoons of mashed banana is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between tablespoons and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in tablespoons. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many tablespoons is 1 cup of banana puree?
Banana puree is another name for mashed banana, so 1 cup of banana puree is 16.67 tablespoons, exactly the same as mashed banana. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons and 0.5 cups is 8.33 tablespoons. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are mashed banana and banana puree the same thing?
Yes. Banana puree is another name for mashed banana, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 cup of mashed banana is 16.67 tablespoons under either name, and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup mashed banana in tablespoons?
1/2 cup of mashed banana is 8.33 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of mashed banana is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 cup mashed banana in tablespoons?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of mashed banana is 4.17 tablespoons. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of mashed banana is 16.67 tablespoons and 2 cups is 33.33 tablespoons. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

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