- Measuring cups are a must-have for anyone who loves to bake and cook.
- After much research, we found that the KitchenMade Stainless Steel Measuring Cups are the best for dry ingredients and the Pyrex 4-Piece Glass Measuring Cup Set is the most accurate for wet ingredients.
Most star bakers and Europeans use kitchen scales to ensure that they get the perfect amount of each ingredient into their recipes, but us mere mortals in the US typically stick to recipes based on dry and wet cup measurements. However imprecise cup measurements may be, you can still find great wet and dry measuring cups that will get you closer to accurate measurements for recipes.
There are all different kinds of dry measuring cups out there, and some are more durable than others. Cheap plastic sets and flimsy metal ones never last very long - either the handle snaps off or it bends under the least amount of pressure. We recommend you invest in a good sturdy pair of stainless steel measuring cups for dry ingredients that will last you a lifetime. Thicker plastic ones are also acceptable, but they won't last quite as long.
Although longer handles may look classy on measuring cups, sets with shorter handles have better balance when they're standing empty or stacked together in your cupboard. A good grippy handle with smooth edges is best for comfort, and you need a set with clear, etched measurement markings that won't fade over time or peel off as some printed labels do.
If you're working with European recipes, you'll probably want a set of measuring cups that have milliliter markings. Should you run into a recipe that measures in grams and you don't have a kitchen scale, Doves Farm has a great conversion chart for different types of ingredients.
When it comes to wet ingredients, you'll want a sturdy set of glass measuring cups. Plastic measuring cups for wet ingredients always seem to get stained, and the plastic can absorb and transmit unwanted flavors to your ingredients. Glass is simply the best way to go. You should also check for metric measurements, comfortable handles, clear marking, and a good spout for pouring the wet ingredients.
Here are the best measuring cups you can buy:
- Best overall for dry ingredients: KitchenMade Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
- Best overall for wet ingredients: Pyrex 4-Piece Glass Measuring Cup Set
- Best magnetic set: OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
- Best affordable set: OXO Good Grips Plastic Measuring Cups
- Best stainless steel set: Bellemain Stainless Steel Measuring Cup Set
- Best set for scooping: Norpro Grip-Ez Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
Updated on 10/28/2019 by Caitlin Petreycik: Updated prices, links, and formatting.
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