Despite the similarities, there’s one key difference between the measuring cups by Pyrex and Anchor Hocking. Anchor Hocking cups are heavier and can break when you stack them. Pyrex measuring cups nest nicely, saving space in your cupboard.

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For example, to find out how many gallons there are in 64 fluid ounces, multiply 64 by 0.0078125, that makes 0.5 gallon in 64 fluid ounces. Common conversions from US fluid oz to gallons: 16 fl oz = 0.125 gallon. 24 fl oz = 0.1875 gallon.

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People often ask us if they really need separate measuring cups for wet and dry ingredients. While liquid and dry measuring cups do hold the same volume, the difference is that each is specially designed to do a better job of measuring its respective ingredients. As an example, think about how flour is measured.

The Best Measuring Cups for Home Cooks (and Bakers!) in 2020

1. Simply Gourmet 7-Piece Measuring Cups Set.
2. Pyrex Glass Measuring Cup Set.
3. OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Angled Measuring Cup Set.
4. OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Measuring Cups.
5. KitchenMade Stainless Steel Measuring Cups.

Although the large Pyrex liquid measuring cups are accurate and useful, the biggest models are drippier and harder to pour than the smaller cups.

The Simply Gourmet set is one of several nearly identical sets we’ve found, any one of which beats all the other cups we’ve tested for accuracy and durability. For measuring liquids, we recommend the classic Pyrex Prepware 2-Cup Measuring Cup.

The standard 4 measuring cup sizes are: 1 cup, ½ cup, ⅓ cup and ¼ cup. With those four cup sizes you can measure dry ingredients for any recipe.

OXO Good Grips

Stainless steel cups are the most reliable and resilient, but plastic and silicone cups can also be dependable. Aluminum cups should be avoided because they tend to bend or dent, making your measuring inaccurate.