How Much Is 17.28 Tablespoons of Mashed Banana in Ounces?
17.28 tablespoons of mashed banana weighs 8.57 oz. This is based on mashed banana having a density of 225g per cup. Because tablespoons measure volume and ounces measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 17.28 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 17.28 tablespoons of mashed banana
- 1 tablespoon of mashed banana = 14.06g
- 17.28 × 14.06 = 243g
- Convert grams to ounces: 243 ÷ 28.3495 = 8.57 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 tablespoons measurements. Your amount (17.28 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 17.28 tablespoons of mashed banana (243g) is close in weight to a cup of water (237g).
Other Amounts of Mashed Banana
| Tablespoons | US Ounces | Metric Tablespoon | Australian Tablespoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 0.50 oz | 0.50 oz | 0.67 oz |
| 2 tablespoons | 0.99 oz | 1.01 oz | 1.34 oz |
| 3 tablespoons | 1.49 oz | 1.51 oz | 2.01 oz |
| 4 tablespoons | 1.98 oz | 2.01 oz | 2.68 oz |
| 5 tablespoons | 2.48 oz | 2.52 oz | 3.35 oz |
| 6 tablespoons | 2.98 oz | 3.02 oz | 4.03 oz |
| 8 tablespoons | 3.97 oz | 4.03 oz | 5.37 oz |
| 10 tablespoons | 4.96 oz | 5.03 oz | 6.71 oz |
| 12 tablespoons | 5.95 oz | 6.04 oz | 8.05 oz |
| 16 tablespoons | 7.94 oz | 8.05 oz | 10.73 oz |
| 17.28 tablespoons | 8.57 oz | 8.70 oz | 11.59 oz |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
One tablespoon holds about 15 milliliters. There are 16 tablespoons in a cup and 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon. In baking, tablespoon measurements are used for butter, oil, honey, and other ingredients where a full cup would be too much.
What is an Ounce?
Weight ounces and fluid ounces are different measurements. A fluid ounce measures volume (29.574 ml), while an ounce measures weight (28.35g). They only align for water, where 1 fl oz weighs approximately 1 oz.