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I always wonder how much half a cup actually is, since cups are not standardized (I think). Googling for "cup size" didn't clarify anything either.
by blauditore 6y ago
I always wonder how much half a cup actually is, since cups are not standardized (I think). Googling for "cup size" didn't clarify anything either.
- schwartzworld 6y agoCup is a standard size for measuring liquids: 8 fl oz. It's only a problem for flour, because how much you can fit in a cup varies depending on humidity and how much you pack it.
- suttol 6y agoExcept one cup in metric is 250 ml, not the ~236ml that a US cup is.
- schwartzworld 6y agoThanks! Didn't know that.
- suttol 6y agoTo add to this, there are at least 3 "cup" sizes for liquid: metric (~250ml), the US version (above, ~236ml) and an imperial cup (~284ml).
- Asraelite 6y agoA metric cup is exactly 250ml though, not approximately, right?
- colanderman 6y agoAlso the Japanese cup [1], which is 200 mL. I (American) have come across it twice (a rice cooker, and a dandan recipe). [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cup_%28unit%29#Japanese_cup https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cup_%28unit%29#Japanese_cup
- toomanybeersies 6y ago> Googling for "cup size" didn't clarify anything either. Is that because most results are in regards to bras?
- leethargo 6y agoIf all ingredients are measured in cups, it doesn't actually matter much, since you'd still get good proportions by using any of your cups. It's problematic if some ingredients are specified by volume, others by weight.
- LarvaFX 6y agoSpecifying by volume is also a problem for compressable things like flour, chopped hazelnuts etc.
- freeopinion 6y agoThe ambiguity can be solved by specifying "heaping" units. One heaping tablespoon, or 1/2 heaping cup, etc.
- gregoryl 6y agoFor reference, this recipe is fairly tolerant, assuming you stay reasonable (don't use some sort of machine press to get your flour into the cup hey?)