How Much Is 5.9 Teaspoons of Mashed Banana in Grams?
5.9 teaspoons of mashed banana weighs 27.66 g. This is based on mashed banana having a density of 225g per cup. Because teaspoons measure volume and grams measure weight, the result depends on the ingredient, and a different ingredient would give a different result for the same 5.9 teaspoons.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5.9 teaspoons of mashed banana
- 1 teaspoon of mashed banana = 4.69g
- 5.9 × 4.69 = 27.66g
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 teaspoons measurements. Your amount (5.9 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5.9 teaspoons of mashed banana (27.66g) 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 |
| 5.9 teaspoons | 27.66 g | 28.05 g | 33.21 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 US teaspoon is 4.929 ml, a metric teaspoon is exactly 5 ml, and an imperial teaspoon is 5.919 ml. The metric and US versions are nearly identical (1.4% difference), but the imperial teaspoon is 20% larger. For most spices the difference is negligible, but for leaveners like baking powder it can affect the result.
What is a Gram?
Grams are the preferred unit in professional kitchens and bakeries because they allow exact recipe scaling. To double a recipe, simply double the gram values. No need to worry about how tightly an ingredient is packed into a cup.