There are different types of measuring cups for dry ingredients and liquid.  Make sure you use the proper cups for what you are measuring.

Dry Measures

• 3 teaspoons       =  1 tablespoon
• 2 tablespoons   =  1/8 cup
• 4 tablespoons   =  1/4 cup
• 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon =  1/3 cup
• 8 tablespoons   =  1/2 cup
• 12 tablespoons =  3/4 cup
• 16 tablespoons =  1 cup
• 2 ounces =  1/4 cup
• 4 ounces =  1/2 cup
• 6 ounces =  3/4 cup
• 8 ounces =  1 cup
• a few grains  =  less than 1/8 teaspoon
• a pinch  =  as much as you can “pinch” between the tip of your index finger & your thumb

Liquid Measures

• 2 cups  = 1 pint (16 fluid ounces)
• 2 pints =  1 quart (4 cups)
• 2 quarts = 1/2 gallon
• 4 quarts = 1 gallon