Measure your tablespoons with a measuring spoon for the most accurate results.
Now, when you need that liquid measurement again, you can just fill up the container to the correct line. Reuse an empty and cleaned-out yogurt container or sauce jar to limit waste.
There are 8 fluid ounces in 1 cup, which is about 240 grams. For instance, if you need ½ cup of water, you’ll need 120 grams. Generally, 1 fluid ounce equals 1 regular ounce.
The scale should read “0” once the button is pressed.
Some scales let you select what type of liquid you’re measuring. If yours has this feature, use it, as some liquids can be denser or heavier than others. If you have multiple liquids to measure, measure them in the same vessel or recalibrate the scale with a new vessel.
There are 8 fluid ounces in 1 cup. So, if a recipe calls for 2 cups of water, fill an 8-ounce glass twice. If it calls for a ½ cup, fill the glass halfway.
For ¼ cup, use a large egg. For ½ cup, use a tennis ball. For 1 cup, use an apple. Keep in mind that these are only estimates, so this method may not be best for things that need precise measurements, like baking a cake.
The curved arc at the liquid’s surface (the one you use to measure) is called the meniscus line.
