How many grams is a cup of bananas?

A cup of bananas is 156 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 cups of bananas is 78 grams and 2 cups of bananas is 312 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact reading at any amount.

How many cups of bananas is 156 grams?

156 grams of bananas is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

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Banana converter

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Banana size swings from a 101 g small to a 136 g large, so “3 bananas” can mean anywhere from around 300 g to over 400 g of flesh. Setting the size below keeps a loaf from coming out gummy or dry.

How much is a cup of bananas?

A cup of bananas is 156 grams, about 1.32 medium bananas. 0.5 cups of bananas is 78 grams and 2 cups of bananas is 312 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

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Common Banana conversions

Quick reference for banana at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.

Cups (chopped)	bananas
0.25 cups	0.33 bananas
0.5 cups	0.66 bananas
0.75 cups	0.99 bananas
1 cup	1.32 bananas
1.5 cups	1.98 bananas
2 cups	2.64 bananas
3 cups	3.97 bananas

Banana conversion chart

The chart below shows how whole bananas (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.

cups	bananas	cups (US)	g	oz	lb	kg
0.25 cups	0.33 bananas	0.26 cups (US)	39 g	1.38 oz	0.09 lb	0.04 kg
0.5 cups	0.66 bananas	0.52 cups (US)	78 g	2.75 oz	0.17 lb	0.08 kg
1 cup	1.32 bananas	1.04 cups (US)	156 g	5.5 oz	0.34 lb	0.16 kg
1.5 cups	1.98 bananas	1.56 cups (US)	234 g	8.25 oz	0.52 lb	0.23 kg
2 cups	2.64 bananas	2.08 cups (US)	312 g	11.01 oz	0.69 lb	0.31 kg

Banana varieties and best uses

The conversions above are the same whatever variety you use; the difference is what each is good for. Here is how the common banana varieties compare.

Variety	Best for
Cavendish	Banana bread, muffins, smoothies: the standard sweet dessert banana; riper means sweeter.
Lady Finger (Sugar)	Snacking and quick breads: smaller and sweeter than Cavendish.
Plantain	Frying and savoury cooking: starchy and firm, not sweet; cook before eating.
Red banana	Raw snacking and desserts: soft and sweet, faintly raspberry.

Which should I pick?

For banana bread, muffins, and smoothies, the everyday Cavendish is the default; use spotty, very ripe ones for the sweetest bake. No Cavendish? Lady Finger (Sugar) bananas are smaller and sweeter, good raw or in quick breads. Red bananas are a sweet dessert option. Reach for plantains only when a recipe wants a starchy cooking banana: they stay firm and savoury, not sweet.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a cup of bananas?: A cup of bananas is 156 grams, or about 1.32 medium bananas. The ratio is fixed, so 0.5 cups of bananas is 78 grams and 2 cups of bananas is 312 grams. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities. Open the banana converter
How many grams is a cup of bananas?: A cup of bananas is 156 grams. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 0.5 cups of bananas is 78 grams and 2 cups of bananas is 312 grams. Multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs, or use the converter above for an exact reading at any amount.
How many cups of bananas is 156 grams?: 156 grams of bananas is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and grams without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure in the other. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.

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