The Best Dry and Liquid Measuring Cups We Tested

One of the most important factors in following a recipe is using the correct measurements. While many may think that any measuring cup will do, there’s a difference between liquid and dry measuring cups, and some are more accurate than others. Liquid measuring cups are designed with handles and pour spouts to measure — you guessed it — liquids, while dry measuring cups are best for ingredients like flour, sugar and rice as you can fill the cups and level them off. It's best to use measuring cups for their intended purpose to get the most accurate (and mess-free!) results.

Which measuring cups are the best?

In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliance Lab, we test all sorts of tools, gadgets and appliances, like air fryers and toaster ovens, so you can shop and cook with confidence. For measuring cups, our Lab experts examined more than 40 different liquid and dry sets and after careful evaluation, narrowed down the list to test about 30. For the liquid measuring cups, we evaluated them based on their measurement markings, ease of use and accuracy by weighing water on our laboratory scale and collecting data points of each. For the dry measuring cups, we scooped a total of 50 cups of sugar to assess their ease of use and precision. We also considered how sturdy each type of measuring cup was, whether they were dishwasher safe and how versatile their material was.

Here are the best and most accurate liquid and dry measuring cups of 2021, according to our results:

• Best Overall Liquid Measuring Cups: OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Angled Measuring Cup Set
• Best Overall Dry Measuring Cups: OXO Good Grips 8- Piece Measuring Cups and Spoons Set
• Best Value Dry Measuring Cups: KitchenAid Classic 4-Piece Measuring Cups
• Best Glass Liquid Measuring Cups: Pyrex Glass 4- Piece Measuring Cup Set
• Best Silicone Liquid Measuring Cups: OXO Good Grips 3 Piece Squeeze & Pour Silicone Set
• Best Large Capacity Liquid Measuring Cup: Cambro High Heat Measuring Cup
• Best Dry Measuring Cups For Bakers: King Arthur Baking Company 7-Piece Measuring Cup Set
• Cutest Dry Measuring Cups: Nordic Ware Bundt 4-Piece Measuring Cups
• Most Durable Dry Measuring Cups: All-Clad 8-Piece Measuring Cup Set