
Asked by: Abelina Caillaud
asked in category: food and drink cooking Last Updated: 2022-05-12 01:25:28How can I measure without measuring cups?
To measure liquids without a measuringcup, imagine an object of the same volume to help you visualizethe correct amount. For example, a tablespoon is about the size ofan ice cube and a cup is about the size of a baseball orapple. For 1/2 cup, imagine a tennis ball and for a 1/4cup, picture a large egg.
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In respect to this, how can I measure a cup without a measuring tool?
How to Measure Without Measuring Cups
- 1/8 teaspoon is about one good pinch between your thumb andboth your forefinger and middle finger.
- 1/4 teaspoon is about two good pinches between your thumb andboth your forefinger and middle finger.
- A teaspoon is about the size of the tip of your finger (jointto tip).
Furthermore, what is the measurement of 1 cup in baking? Cups To Grams Conversions (Metric)
If a recipe calls for this amount | You can also measure it this way |
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1/2 cup | 8 tablespoons or 4 ounces |
3/4 cup | 12 tablespoons or 6 ounces |
1 cup | 16 tablespoons or 8 ounces |
1 pint | 2 cups or 16 ounces or 1 pound |
Correspondingly, how can I measure without a tape measure?
How To: Measure Without a Tape Measure or Ruler
- Your hand — measure from the line at the base of yourwrist to the tip of your middle finger.
- Your pinkie finger — though not the longest, this fingeris handiest because it's on the outside of your hand and has aclear start and end, unlike thumbs.
- Your stride — for measuring room lengths.
What can I use to measure a tablespoon?
The most accurate way to measure a tablespoon isto use a measuring spoon. If you don't have ameasuring spoon, you can use measurement equivalents.For example, 3 level teaspoons makes 1 tablespoon. 1/16 of acup is also equivalent to 1 tablespoon, and 15 ml of anyliquid is equal to 1 tablespoon.