How Much Is 5 Teaspoons of Mashed Banana in Ounces?
5 teaspoons of mashed banana equals 0.83 oz. Mashed banana has a density of 225g per cup (4.69g per teaspoon), which means it's relatively light compared to other common cooking ingredients. For comparison, 5 teaspoons of honey would be 1.25 oz.
Formula and Step-by-Step
- Start with 5 teaspoons of mashed banana
- 1 teaspoon of mashed banana = 4.69g
- 5 × 4.69 = 23.44g
- Convert grams to ounces: 23.44 ÷ 28.3495 = 0.83 oz
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 teaspoons) is highlighted.
For reference, 5 teaspoons of mashed banana (23.44g) is close in weight to an AA battery (23g).
Other Amounts of Mashed Banana
| Teaspoons | US Ounces | Metric Teaspoon | Imperial Teaspoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 teaspoons | 0.04 oz | 0.04 oz | 0.05 oz |
| 0.5 teaspoons | 0.08 oz | 0.08 oz | 0.10 oz |
| 1 teaspoon | 0.17 oz | 0.17 oz | 0.20 oz |
| 1.5 teaspoons | 0.25 oz | 0.25 oz | 0.30 oz |
| 2 teaspoons | 0.33 oz | 0.34 oz | 0.40 oz |
| 3 teaspoons | 0.50 oz | 0.50 oz | 0.60 oz |
| 4 teaspoons | 0.66 oz | 0.67 oz | 0.79 oz |
| 5 teaspoons | 0.83 oz | 0.84 oz | 0.99 oz |
| 6 teaspoons | 0.99 oz | 1.01 oz | 1.19 oz |
| 8 teaspoons | 1.32 oz | 1.34 oz | 1.59 oz |
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 an Ounce?
Ounces are commonly used in US recipes for cheese, meat, chocolate, and other ingredients sold by weight. Many kitchen scales offer both gram and ounce readings.