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How Much Is 17.31 Tablespoons of Mashed Banana in Ounces?

17.31 tablespoons of mashed banana weighs 8.59 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 17.31 tablespoons.

17.31 tablespoons of mashed banana
=
8.59oz
Result using all tablespoon standards info
8.59 oz (US) 8.71 oz (Metric Tablespoon) 11.61 oz (Australian Tablespoon)
17.31 tablespoons of mashed banana is also
8.59

Formula and Step-by-Step

tablespoons × 14.06g/tbsp ÷ 28.3495g/oz = ounces
  1. Start with 17.31 tablespoons of mashed banana
  2. 1 tablespoon of mashed banana = 14.06g
  3. 17.31 × 14.06 = 243.42g
  4. Convert grams to ounces: 243.42 ÷ 28.3495 = 8.59 oz

The same formula works for any amount. Multiply (or divide) by the density, then convert units as needed.

Measuring Tip

Ripeness affects density. Riper fruit mashes more smoothly and packs more densely per cup than firmer fruit. Weigh for the most consistent results.

Mashed Banana at Different Amounts

How mashed banana scales across common tablespoons measurements. Your amount (17.31 tablespoons) is highlighted.

4 tbsp1.98 oz5 tbsp2.48 oz6 tbsp2.98 oz8 tbsp3.97 oz10 tbsp4.96 oz12 tbsp5.95 oz16 tbsp7.94 oz17.31 tbsp8.59 oz

For reference, 17.31 tablespoons of mashed banana (243.42g) 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
17.31 tablespoons 8.59 oz 8.71 oz 11.61 oz

Understanding the Units

What is a Tablespoon?

A tablespoon (tbsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 14.787 milliliters, 3 teaspoons, or 1/16 of a cup. It is commonly used for measuring smaller amounts of ingredients.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 8.59 oz, based on mashed banana having a density of 225g per cup. The exact amount depends on how the ingredient is measured and the specific product.
Multiply the number of tablespoons by 14.06 (grams per tablespoon for mashed banana), then divide by 28.3495 to convert grams to ounces. For 17.31 tablespoons: 17.31 × 14.06 = 243.42g, then 243.42 ÷ 28.3495 = 8.59 oz.
For the most accurate results, weigh mashed banana on a kitchen scale. If measuring by volume, spoon the ingredient into the measuring spoon and level it off with a straight edge rather than scooping directly.
Weight-per-cup values vary because of differences in how the ingredient is measured (spooned vs scooped), grind size, moisture content, and settling during storage. Our values use standardized measurement methods from established culinary references.
Reverse the conversion: 8.59 oz × 28.3495 = 243.42g, then 243.42g ÷ 14.06 = 17.31 tablespoons. Or use the Ounces to Tablespoons converter.