american cup weights

[geordiegirl]

In American recipes "cups" are frequently used as a measure for both liquids and dry goods - much to the confusion of UK would-be cooks.

As a measure of volume for liquids, a cup = 8 fluid ounces = a half-pint = 237 mililitres.

As a measure of weight for dry goods, a cup = 8 ounces = a half-pound = 225 grammes.
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[MissyMustDoIt]

thankyou

i have big cups and small cups in my house lol

 

[StephenP]

Measurement Conversion Table (oz, grams, gms, fl. oz, ml, Cup, Teaspoon, Tablespoon, tsbp., tsp.)

print off very useful

 

[cherl889]

Thanks GG thats a great help.

 

[StephCracknell]

I have my measuring cups from the US, but don't find them any different from the ones I have purchased here

xx

 

[Nellyphant]

I bought a set of measuring cups from Tesco ages ago. Weren't pricey.

 

[cherl889]

Do i actually need to but them? Ive not seen any recipes that need them, or am i missing out?

 

[geordiegirl]

i've seen loads of recipes with cup measurements , usually american , so with the conversion we can adapt them

 

[cherl889]

I am missing out then. I can do a mim by guessing now but think i shall buy some.

 

[Jim]

I always used a standard english coffee mug as my cup measure, and it's the only measurement I ever used.

 

[cherl889]

Thats what i done Jim.

 

[fortyandfat]

i have always used a standard coffee mug too

 

[Jim]

Yep, I like the KISS principle.