Why Weight Beats Volume: The Physics of Accurate Kitchen Measurement
Discover why measuring flour, sugar, and dry baking ingredients with a digital kitchen scale produces consistently flawless cakes and breads while cup scoops fail.
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A cup is not the same size everywhere. Here is how international standards compare:
| Cup System | Capacity (ml) | Fluid Ounces | Tablespoons Equivalent | Primary Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Customary Cup | 236.59 ml | 8.00 fl oz | 16 US tbsp | United States (Cookbooks) |
| Metric Cup | 250.00 ml | 8.45 fl oz | 16.9 metric tbsp | Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK |
| US Legal Cup (FDA) | 240.00 ml | 8.12 fl oz | 16.2 US tbsp | US Nutrition Facts Labels |
| UK Imperial Cup | 284.13 ml | 9.61 fl oz | 16 Imperial tbsp | Traditional UK & Commonwealth |
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