How Heavy Is a Medium Banana?
a Medium Banana weighs about
118 g (0.26 lb)
- a gallon of water3.78 kg
1 US gallon (3.785 412 L) of pure water at 4 °C
- an iPhone 160.17 kg
iPhone 16, Apple technical specifications
- a medium banana0.118 kg
one medium banana, 7 to 7-7/8 inches long, peeled (edible portion)
- a large egg0.05 kg
one USDA large egg, edible portion with the shell removed
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Put it in perspective
- About 1.4× an iPhone 16
- About 2.4× a large egg
- About 32× a gallon of water
Why weights differ
The USDA portion is peeled, so a banana weighed with its peel on a kitchen scale will read roughly a third higher. Plantain and other varieties weigh differently.
Sources
[1] U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central
FoodData Central: Bananas, raw (FDC 173944)Government agency
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Value as published: 1 medium banana (7" to 7-7/8" long) = 118 g · accessed 2026-11-11.
Last updated 2026-11-11.Report a correction (please include a source link).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medium banana weigh?
a Medium Banana weighs about 118 g (0.26 lb) — one medium banana, 7 to 7-7/8 inches long, peeled (edible portion).
How much is a medium banana in pounds and ounces?
0.26 lb, which is 4.16 oz. In metric terms: 0.118 kg.
Is a medium banana heavier than an iPhone 16?
No. a Medium Banana weighs about 118 g (0.26 lb), while an iPhone 16 is about 170 g (5.997 oz) — roughly 1/1.44.
Why do sources give different weights?
The USDA portion is peeled, so a banana weighed with its peel on a kitchen scale will read roughly a third higher. Plantain and other varieties weigh differently.
Where does this number come from?
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