How many cups is one medium banana?

One medium banana is 0.76 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 bananas is 1.51 cups and 3 bananas is 2.27 cups. 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 grams is one medium banana?

One medium banana weighs about 118 grams. A small one is about 101 grams and a large one about 136 grams, so set the size selector to match what you actually have. The converter above and the chart below cover all sizes and units for any amount.

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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 one medium banana?

One medium banana is 0.76 cups, about 118 grams. 2 bananas is 1.51 cups and 3 bananas is 2.27 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

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0.76 cups

Common Banana conversions

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

bananas	Cups (chopped)
1 banana	0.76 cups
2 bananas	1.51 cups
3 bananas	2.27 cups
4 bananas	3.03 cups
5 bananas	3.78 cups
6 bananas	4.54 cups

Banana conversion chart

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

bananas	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb	kg
1 banana	0.76 cups	0.79 cups (US)	118 g	4.16 oz	0.26 lb	0.12 kg
2 bananas	1.51 cups	1.57 cups (US)	236 g	8.32 oz	0.52 lb	0.24 kg
3 bananas	2.27 cups	2.36 cups (US)	354 g	12.49 oz	0.78 lb	0.35 kg
4 bananas	3.03 cups	3.15 cups (US)	472 g	16.65 oz	1.04 lb	0.47 kg
5 bananas	3.78 cups	3.93 cups (US)	590 g	20.81 oz	1.3 lb	0.59 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 one medium banana?: One medium banana is 0.76 cups, or 118 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 bananas is 1.51 cups and 3 bananas is 2.27 cups. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities. Open the banana converter
How many cups is one medium banana?: One medium banana is 0.76 cups. The conversion scales in a straight line, so 2 bananas is 1.51 cups and 3 bananas is 2.27 cups. 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 grams is one medium banana?: One medium banana weighs about 118 grams. A small one is about 101 grams and a large one about 136 grams, so set the size selector to match what you actually have. The converter above and the chart below cover all sizes and units for any amount.

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