How Much Is 3.49 Cups of Mashed Banana in Pounds?
3.49 cups of mashed banana weighs 1.73 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 3.49 cups.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 3.49 cups of mashed banana
- 1 cup of mashed banana = 225g
- 3.49 × 225 = 785.25g
- Convert grams to pounds: 785.25 ÷ 453.592 = 1.73 lb
The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.
Measuring Tip
Mashed banana is commonly used as a fat or egg substitute in baking. When substituting, convert by weight for accuracy.
Mashed Banana at Different Amounts
How mashed banana scales across common cups measurements. Your amount (3.49 cups) is highlighted.
For reference, 3.49 cups of mashed banana (785.25g) is close in weight to a 2 lb bag of sugar (907g).
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 |
| 2 cups | 0.99 lb | 1.05 lb | 1.19 lb |
| 3 cups | 1.49 lb | 1.57 lb | 1.79 lb |
| 3.49 cups | 1.73 lb | 1.83 lb | 2.08 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?
There are three cup standards used worldwide. The US cup (236.588 ml) is used in American recipes. The metric cup (250 ml) is standard in Australia, New Zealand, and some parts of Asia. The imperial cup (284.131 ml) appears in older British and Canadian recipes. A metric cup holds about 5.7% more than a US cup, while an imperial cup holds about 20% more. Using the wrong standard can noticeably affect a recipe.
What is a Pound?
Pounds are the standard weight unit for buying ingredients in the US. A standard bag of flour is 5 pounds (2,268g) and a standard bag of sugar is 4 pounds (1,814g).