The short answer: A peeled banana typically weighs about 100 to 130 grams (3.5 to 4.6 ounces); with the peel it is roughly 120 to 150 grams.
Banana weight by type
Banana weight depends on the variety and size, and the peel adds a meaningful share. Here are some common types and their typical weights.
| Type (example) | Typical weight |
|---|---|
| Small banana (peeled) | about 80-100 g (2.8-3.5 oz) |
| Medium banana (peeled) | about 100-120 g (3.5-4.2 oz) |
| Large banana (peeled) | about 120-140 g (4.2-4.9 oz) |
| Whole banana with peel | about 120-150 g (4.2-5.3 oz) |
What affects banana weight
- Variety. Cavendish, baby, and plantain bananas differ greatly in size.
- Peel. The peel is roughly a third of the whole fruit's weight.
- Ripeness. A banana loses a little water as it ripens.
- Size grade. Small, medium, and large bananas span a wide weight range.
- Growing conditions. Water and climate affect how plump the fruit grows.
- Whether it is weighed peeled. Recipes usually mean the peeled weight.
How banana weight compares
A medium peeled banana weighs about the same as a baseball minus a little, or roughly the same as a small apple (around 115 grams).
Frequently asked questions
How much does a banana weigh peeled?
A medium peeled banana weighs about 100 to 120 grams (3.5 to 4.2 ounces).
How much does a banana peel weigh?
The peel accounts for roughly a third of the whole banana's weight, often around 30 to 50 grams.
How much does a whole banana weigh with the peel?
A whole unpeeled banana typically weighs about 120 to 150 grams (4.2 to 5.3 ounces).
