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85g Mashed Ripe Banana = ⅓ cup + 2 ¼ tsp

85 grams of mashed ripe banana equals ⅓ cup + 2 ¼ tsp (0.38 US Customary cups, 0.36 Metric 250 mL cups, 89.4 mL, 6.04 tablespoons, or 3 oz) when measured packed at a verified density of 225g per US Customary cup.

Exact decimal volume: 0.38 US Customary Cups • 0.36 Metric Cups (250 mL) • 6.04 tbsp • 3 oz

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Measuring density
Standard: Packed225g / cup
Converted Measure
85 g Mashed Ripe Banana (Packed) =
⅓ US Cup + 2 ¼ tsp
Physical scoop breakdown0.38 cups
1/3 cup
2 ¼ tsp
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Grams
85 g
Ounces
3 oz
US Cups
⅓ cup + 2 ¼ tsp
Metric (250mL)
0.36 c
Tablespoons
6.04 tbsp
Milliliters
89.4 mL

Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of mashed ripe banana (packed) weighs 225g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 238g.

Batch Scaling Around 85g Mashed Ripe Banana

Batch scaling conversion table around 85g of Mashed Ripe Banana (0.5× to 3× recipe batches in grams, ounces, US cups, and milliliters)
Batch Scale Weight (g / oz) US Cups & Spoons Metric (mL)
Half Batch (0.5×) 42.5g (1.5 oz) 3 tbsp 44.7 mL
Standard (1×) 85g (3 oz) ⅓ cup + 2 ¼ tsp 89.4 mL
1.5× Batch 127.5g (4.5 oz) ½ cup + 1 tbsp + ¼ tsp 134.1 mL
Double Batch (2×) 170g (6 oz) ¾ cup 178.8 mL
Triple Batch (3×) 255g (8.99 oz) 1 ⅛ cups 268.1 mL

Measuring 85g of Mashed Ripe Banana in the Kitchen

Because 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of mashed ripe banana weighs 225g when measured packed, 85 Grams (85g) translates to 0.38 US cups (⅓ cup + 2 ¼ tsp).

Without a kitchen scale, measure ⅓ cup + 2 ¼ tsp (6.04 tablespoons total) using packed technique. Mash peeled ripe speckled bananas thoroughly with a fork until mostly smooth, then spoon into a dry measuring cup and level. Chunkiness creates trapped pockets, whereas smooth mashed puree settles consistently to 225 grams per cup.

Source note: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 173944; King Arthur Baking Ingredient Weight Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups is 85 grams of mashed ripe banana? ▾

85 grams of mashed ripe banana (Packed, 225g per US cup) equals ⅓ cup + 2 ¼ tsp (0.38 US Customary Cups, 0.36 Metric 250 mL cups, or 6.04 tablespoons).

How many whole bananas equal 1 cup (225 grams) of mashed puree? ▾

Approximately 2 to 2.5 medium peeled ripe bananas mash down into 225 grams of puree.

Can I use thawed frozen bananas? ▾

Yes, thawed frozen bananas are exceptionally soft and easy to mash; be sure to incorporate all the sweet expressed liquid into your batter.