How many bananas is 1 kg?

A kg of bananas is about 8.47 medium bananas, since a medium banana weighs 118 g. With small bananas that figure is about 9.9 and with large bananas about 7.35. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above. The converter runs both ways for any weight.

Convert Banana from Kilograms to Whole Bananas

Banana converter

Use the tool below to convert banana from Kilograms to Whole Bananas.

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 bananas are in a kilogram?

A kg of bananas is about 8.47 medium bananas, based on a medium banana of 118 g. Small bananas push that figure up and large ones bring it down, so set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above.

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

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8.47 bananas

Common Banana conversions

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

Kilograms	bananas
0.25 kg	2.12 bananas
0.5 kg	4.24 bananas
1 kg	8.47 bananas
2 kg	16.95 bananas
3 kg	25.42 bananas

Banana conversion chart

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

kg	bananas	cups	cups (US)	g	oz	lb
0.25 kg	2.12 bananas	1.6 cups	1.67 cups (US)	250 g	8.82 oz	0.55 lb
0.5 kg	4.24 bananas	3.21 cups	3.33 cups (US)	500 g	17.64 oz	1.1 lb
1 kg	8.47 bananas	6.41 cups	6.67 cups (US)	1000 g	35.27 oz	2.2 lb
2 kg	16.95 bananas	12.82 cups	13.33 cups (US)	2000 g	70.55 oz	4.41 lb
3 kg	25.42 bananas	19.23 cups	20 cups (US)	3000 g	105.82 oz	6.61 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.

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 many bananas is 1 kg?: A kg of bananas is about 8.47 medium bananas, since a medium banana weighs 118 g. With small bananas that figure is about 9.9 and with large bananas about 7.35. Set the size selector to match what you have, then read the exact count above. The converter runs both ways for any weight. Open the banana converter
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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