Convert Banana from Kilograms to US cups (chopped)

Banana converter

Use the tool below to convert banana from Kilograms to US cups (chopped).

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 many US cups is a kg of bananas?

A kg of bananas is about 6.67 US cups. Half that is about 3.33 US cups and double about 13.33 US cups, so the ratio scales in a straight line. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities.

Mashing the banana for banana bread, muffins, or a vegan egg replacement? The mashed banana converter swaps cups of fork-mashed flesh into grams, ounces, or tablespoons (one metric cup = 230 g). See our Mashed Banana converter.

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No scale? The tool below gives a good estimate, but for exact bakes a digital kitchen scale removes the guesswork.

Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole bananas.

Size applies to whole bananas (small / medium / large).

Result

6.67 cups (US)

Common Banana conversions

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

KilogramsUS cups (chopped)
0.25 kg1.67 cups (US)
0.5 kg3.33 cups (US)
1 kg6.67 cups (US)
2 kg13.33 cups (US)
3 kg20 cups (US)

Banana conversion chart

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

kgcups (US)bananascupsgozlb
0.25 kg1.67 cups (US)2.12 bananas1.6 cups250 g8.82 oz0.55 lb
0.5 kg3.33 cups (US)4.24 bananas3.21 cups500 g17.64 oz1.1 lb
1 kg6.67 cups (US)8.47 bananas6.41 cups1000 g35.27 oz2.2 lb
2 kg13.33 cups (US)16.95 bananas12.82 cups2000 g70.55 oz4.41 lb
3 kg20 cups (US)25.42 bananas19.23 cups3000 g105.82 oz6.61 lb

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.

VarietyBest for
CavendishBanana bread, muffins, smoothies: the standard sweet dessert banana; riper means sweeter.
Lady Finger (Sugar)Snacking and quick breads: smaller and sweeter than Cavendish.
PlantainFrying and savoury cooking: starchy and firm, not sweet; cook before eating.
Red bananaRaw 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 many US cups is a kg of bananas?
A kg of bananas is about 6.67 US cups of banana. The density of chopped banana is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the kg and you double the US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the banana converter
How many kg of bananas is 6.67 US cups?
6.67 US cups of bananas is about 1 kg. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between kg and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure the other. Use the converter above for any amount.
Which banana variety should I use?
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.

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