How Much Is 4 Tablespoons of Mashed Banana in Grams?
4 tablespoons of mashed banana weighs 56.25 g. This is based on mashed banana having a density of 225g per cup. Because tablespoons measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 4 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 4 tablespoons of mashed banana
- 1 tablespoon of mashed banana = 14.06g
- 4 × 14.06 = 56.25g
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 tablespoons measurements. Your amount (4 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 4 tablespoons of mashed banana (56.25g) is close in weight to a whole large egg (57g).
Other Amounts of Mashed Banana
| Tablespoons | US Grams | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 14.06 g | 14.27 g | 19.02 g |
| 2 tablespoons | 28.13 g | 28.53 g | 38.04 g |
| 3 tablespoons | 42.19 g | 42.80 g | 57.06 g |
| 4 tablespoons | 56.25 g | 57.06 g | 76.08 g |
| 5 tablespoons | 70.31 g | 71.33 g | 95.10 g |
| 6 tablespoons | 84.38 g | 85.59 g | 114.12 g |
| 8 tablespoons | 112.50 g | 114.12 g | 152.16 g |
| 10 tablespoons | 140.63 g | 142.65 g | 190.20 g |
| 12 tablespoons | 168.75 g | 171.18 g | 228.24 g |
| 16 tablespoons | 225.00 g | 228.24 g | 304.32 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
Tablespoon sizes differ by country. A US tablespoon is 14.787 ml, close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most countries. An Australian tablespoon is 20 ml, about 35% larger than US. An imperial tablespoon is 17.758 ml. If your recipe comes from Australia, the larger tablespoon size can make a real difference.
What is a Gram?
Weighing ingredients in grams eliminates the variability of volume measurements. A cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 120g to 160g depending on how it was scooped, but 120g of flour is always 120g of flour.