How Much Is 0.87 Cups of Mashed Banana in Ounces?
0.87 cups of mashed banana weighs 6.90 oz. This is based on mashed banana having a density of 225g per cup. Because cups measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 0.87 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 0.87 cups of mashed banana
- 1 cup of mashed banana = 225g
- 0.87 × 225 = 195.75g
- Convert grams to ounces: 195.75 ÷ 28.3495 = 6.90 oz
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Mashed and pureed ingredients vary in density depending on texture. A smoother puree packs more densely per cup than a chunky one.
Mashed Banana at Different Amounts
How mashed banana scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (0.87 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 0.87 cups of mashed banana (195.75g) is close in weight to a smartphone (175g).
Other Amounts of Mashed Banana
| Cups | US Ounces | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 1.98 oz | 2.10 oz | 2.38 oz |
| 0.33 cups | 2.62 oz | 2.77 oz | 3.15 oz |
| 0.5 cups | 3.97 oz | 4.19 oz | 4.77 oz |
| 0.75 cups | 5.95 oz | 6.29 oz | 7.15 oz |
| 0.87 cups | 6.90 oz | 7.30 oz | 8.29 oz |
| 1 cup | 7.94 oz | 8.39 oz | 9.53 oz |
| 1.5 cups | 11.90 oz | 12.58 oz | 14.30 oz |
| 2 cups | 15.87 oz | 16.77 oz | 19.06 oz |
| 3 cups | 23.81 oz | 25.16 oz | 28.59 oz |
| 4 cups | 31.75 oz | 33.55 oz | 38.13 oz |
| 5 cups | 39.68 oz | 41.93 oz | 47.66 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
The US cup (236.588 ml) is slightly smaller than the metric cup used in Australia and some other countries (250 ml). When following recipes from different countries, check which cup standard is being used.
What is an Ounce?
An ounce (oz) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 28.3495 grams or 1/16 of a pound. In cooking, "ounces" refers to weight (avoirdupois ounces), not fluid ounces which measure volume.