How Much Is 5.7 Teaspoons of Mashed Banana in Grams?
Converting 5.7 teaspoons of mashed banana to grams gives 26.72 g. One teaspoon of mashed banana weighs 4.69g, so 5.7 teaspoons is 5.7 × 4.69 = 26.72g. This conversion is specific to mashed banana because each ingredient has a different density.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5.7 teaspoons of mashed banana
- 1 teaspoon of mashed banana = 4.69g
- 5.7 × 4.69 = 26.72g
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 teaspoons measurements. Your amount (5.7 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5.7 teaspoons of mashed banana (26.72g) is close in weight to a slice of cheese (28g).
Other Amounts of Mashed Banana
| Teaspoons | US Grams | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 1.17 g | 1.19 g | 1.41 g |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 2.34 g | 2.38 g | 2.81 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 4.69 g | 4.76 g | 5.63 g |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 7.03 g | 7.13 g | 8.44 g |
| 2 teaspoons | 9.38 g | 9.51 g | 11.26 g |
| 3 teaspoons | 14.06 g | 14.27 g | 16.89 g |
| 4 teaspoons | 18.75 g | 19.02 g | 22.52 g |
| 5 teaspoons | 23.44 g | 23.78 g | 28.14 g |
| 5.7 teaspoons | 26.72 g | 27.10 g | 32.09 g |
| 6 teaspoons | 28.13 g | 28.53 g | 33.77 g |
| 8 teaspoons | 37.50 g | 38.04 g | 45.03 g |
Understanding the Units
What is a Teaspoon?
A teaspoon (tsp) is a US customary unit of volume equal to 4.929 milliliters or 1/3 of a tablespoon. It is the standard measure for spices, leaveners, extracts, and other small-quantity ingredients.
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.