Convert Mashed Banana from Teaspoon to Cup

How many cups is 1 teaspoon of mashed banana?

1 teaspoon of mashed banana (banana puree) is 0.02 cups. 2 teaspoons of mashed banana is 0.04 cups. 1/2 teaspoon of mashed banana is 0.01 cups. 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) of mashed banana is 0.01 cups. 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 teaspoon here is the 5 ml standard, the same in the UK, Europe, and Australia. A US teaspoon is fractionally smaller at about 4.9 ml. When teaspoon 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 spoons? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring spoon set keeps small amounts accurate.

Mashed Banana Measurement Converter

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Common Mashed Banana Conversions

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

TeaspoonsCups
0.25 tsp0.01 cups
0.5 tsp0.01 cups
1 tsp0.02 cups
2 tsp0.04 cups
3 tsp0.06 cups
4 tsp0.08 cups
6 tsp0.12 cups
8 tsp0.16 cups
12 tsp0.24 cups

Mashed Banana Conversion Chart

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

tspcupgramsouncescup(US)tbsp
1 tsp0.02 cup4.6 g0.16 oz0.02 cup (US)0.33 tbsp
2 tsp0.04 cup9.2 g0.32 oz0.04 cup (US)0.67 tbsp
3 tsp0.06 cup13.8 g0.49 oz0.06 cup (US)1 tbsp
4 tsp0.08 cup18.4 g0.65 oz0.08 cup (US)1.33 tbsp

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 1 teaspoon of mashed banana?
1 teaspoon of mashed banana is 0.02 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 teaspoons of mashed banana is 0.04 cups and 0.5 teaspoons is 0.01 cups. 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 cups is 1.5 teaspoons of mashed banana?
1.5 teaspoons of mashed banana is 0.03 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of mashed banana is 0.02 cups and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many cups is 2 teaspoons of mashed banana?
2 teaspoons of mashed banana is 0.04 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 teaspoon of mashed banana is 0.02 cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact cups reading.
How many teaspoons of mashed banana is 0.02 cups?
0.02 cups of mashed banana is 1 teaspoon. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and teaspoons without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists teaspoons but you would rather weigh or measure in cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many cups is 1 teaspoon of banana puree?
Banana puree is another name for mashed banana, so 1 teaspoon of banana puree is 0.02 cups, exactly the same as mashed banana. The figure does not change with the name: 2 teaspoons is 0.04 cups and 0.5 teaspoons is 0.01 cups. 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 teaspoon of mashed banana is 0.02 cups under either name, and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 tsp mashed banana in cups?
1/2 teaspoon of mashed banana is 0.01 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of mashed banana is 0.02 cups and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 cups. 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 tsp mashed banana in cups?
1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) of mashed banana is 0.01 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 teaspoon of mashed banana is 0.02 cups and 2 teaspoons is 0.04 cups. 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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