How Much Is 1.73 Cups of Mashed Banana in Pounds?
1.73 cups of mashed banana weighs 0.86 lb. This is based on mashed banana having a density of 225g per cup. Because cups measure volume and pounds measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 1.73 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 1.73 cups of mashed banana
- 1 cup of mashed banana = 225g
- 1.73 × 225 = 389.25g
- Convert grams to pounds: 389.25 ÷ 453.592 = 0.86 lb
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 (1.73 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 1.73 cups of mashed banana (389.25g) is close in weight to an American football (410g).
Other Amounts of Mashed Banana
| Cups | US Pounds | Metric Cup | Imperial Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cups | 0.12 lb | 0.13 lb | 0.15 lb |
| 0.33 cups | 0.16 lb | 0.17 lb | 0.20 lb |
| 0.5 cups | 0.25 lb | 0.26 lb | 0.30 lb |
| 0.75 cups | 0.37 lb | 0.39 lb | 0.45 lb |
| 1 cup | 0.50 lb | 0.52 lb | 0.60 lb |
| 1.5 cups | 0.74 lb | 0.79 lb | 0.89 lb |
| 1.73 cups | 0.86 lb | 0.91 lb | 1.03 lb |
| 2 cups | 0.99 lb | 1.05 lb | 1.19 lb |
| 3 cups | 1.49 lb | 1.57 lb | 1.79 lb |
| 4 cups | 1.98 lb | 2.10 lb | 2.38 lb |
| 5 cups | 2.48 lb | 2.62 lb | 2.98 lb |
Understanding the Units
What is a Cup?
In US cooking, a cup measures volume, not weight. One standard US cup holds 236.588 ml of liquid. Because different ingredients have different densities, a cup of one ingredient can weigh very differently from a cup of another.
What is a Pound?
A pound (lb) is a US customary unit of weight equal to 453.592 grams or 16 ounces. It is used for larger quantities of ingredients like flour, sugar, and meat.