How Much Is 2 Tablespoons of Mashed Banana in Ounces?
2 tablespoons of mashed banana weighs 0.99 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 2 tablespoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 2 tablespoons of mashed banana
- 1 tablespoon of mashed banana = 14.06g
- 2 × 14.06 = 28.13g
- Convert grams to ounces: 28.13 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.99 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 (2 tablespoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 2 tablespoons of mashed banana (28.13g) is close in weight to a slice of cheese (28g).
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 |
Understanding the Units
What is a Tablespoon?
A tablespoon is roughly the volume of a large soup spoon. In precise terms, 1 US tablespoon equals 14.787 ml, which is very close to the 15 ml metric standard used in most of the world. Three teaspoons make one tablespoon.
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.