- Four pieces provide nine different measurements
- Provides both cup and tablespoon measures
- Durable nylon construction
- Cups stack together for easy storage
- Dishwasher-safe
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With these unique measuring cups from Calphalon, you'll never have to remember how many tablespoons make up a half cup. This set of four comes in 1/4-, 1/2-, 2/3-, and 1-cup sizes. But instead of stopping there, these cups break it down further, into tablespoons. They all have "steps" so you can see the smaller increments. That means that you can use these four cups for just about any measurement you'll need to do in your kitchen. For instance, the 1/4-cup measure has a smaller well marked for two tablespoons, then blossoms out to the four tablespoons that make up 1/4 cup. The 2/3 cup, on the other hand, offers a 1/3 measure while showing that 5-1/3 tablespoons make up 1/3 cup. Though you may never have seen measuring spoons like these before, once you have them you won't know how you lived without them. --Dana Van Nest
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Handy, easy care cups, which are safe to use with non-stick pans and in heated conditions.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unique Measuring Cups,
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This review is from: Calphalon 4-Piece Nylon Measuring Cup Set (Kitchen)
You have to click on the picture of these measuring cups a few times and view the image at it's largest magnification to appreciate what makes these measuring cups unique. They're tiered so each measuring cup allows you to measure at least two different amounts.The largest cup lets you easily measure a full cup, a 1/2 cup, and a 1/4 cup. The teirs are clearly marked on two sides to identify the volume of each tier. One side identifies the parts of a cup being measured (as you might expect), but the other side identifies the equivalents in tablespoons (16, 8, & 4). This is also a unique feature among measuring cups I've seen. For me the tablespoon equivalents are extremely valuable. If you're the kind of cook who knows that 1/3 cup equals 5 1/3 tablespoons, you may not be impressed by this feature. The second largest cup measures 2/3 and 1/3 of a cup. There's no separate cup for a 1/3 measure, but having one cup that can measure both makes it easier to measure a multiple of 1/3 cup, a fairly frequent occurance. The 1/2 cup also measures a 1/4 cup. The 1/4 cup also measures 1/8 of a cup. As mentioned by another reviewer, the cups are made of a very sturdy and durable plastic (nylon). They're a lot lighter than metal measuring cups, but they feel substantial. The reviewer that complained about the quality of the clip (lets you keep the cups attached to each other and hang from a hook) has a valid point if keeping the cups attached to each other is important to you. The clip works fine if you want to use it to hang these measuring cups on a hook. The clip probably opens too easily if you use the measuring cups while they're attached to each other. I'm not in the habit of doing this, so I don't consider the clip a negative feature. In case you're wondering if the tiers make the cups difficult to stack - not to worry. They stack great - just like most non-tiered measuring cups. There is one sacrifice that owner's of these measuring cups may feel they've made for the convenience of the tiers. Normal measuring cups seem a little easier to clean by hand (we don't have a dishwasher). Each tier in these measuring cups forms a ridge inside the cup that requires a little extra attention when it comes to hand cleaning messy ingredients. This is a small price to pay, in my opinion, and a dishwasher shouldn't have any problem. Perhaps you can tell by the length of this review that I think these measuring cups are a hoot. You may not be able to fully appreciate them from a picture. Unfortunately, I haven't seen them in stores much. I think they're ingenious and the price is very reasonable when you compare them to metal measuring cups.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome set of measuring cups,
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This review is from: Calphalon 4-Piece Nylon Measuring Cup Set (Kitchen)
This is the best set of measuring cups I have ever owned. They are actually fairly sturdy with significant weight compared to others I have used. I love the extra measurements on each cup, very handy and will often let you use one cup where you might have had to use two or three before. The black color is very attractive and durable, you can bet these will last a long, long time and always look great. Unlike other cups that quickly get beat up and battle-scarred. Very innovative design and highly recommended.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Of my two sets, I like this one less.,
This review is from: Calphalon 4-Piece Nylon Measuring Cup Set (Kitchen)
I received two sets of measuring cups as wedding gifts and decided to keep both. I suppose you can never have too many, especially if you enjoy baking, as I do.This set is well-constructed and lightweight, making it ideal for manouvering in sacks of loose rice and other weighty whole foods you may store in your home. It is also good for measuring messy foods like peanut butter or butter, since its surface is relatively unsticky, making it easy to dump into your mixing bowl *and* easy to clean afterwards. One annoyance is that the cups sometimes fall off the little hook which keeps them together -- the hook is similar to clips which attach laptop case straps, but made loosely so that you can take it apart for cleaning or ease of use. My feeling is that the clip is made a bit *too* loosely, and the cups fall away from one another a bit too frequently during use. I feel, in general, good about this measuring cup set...it's really quite functional and nice. I gave it three stars because it's not everything I dreamed of and more -- not exactly the Platonic Ideal of the measuring cup. I prefer my other set for its look, its stronger (but still flexible) hook and its, more satisfying weight in my hand. However, this set is excellent for basic use. Recommended.
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