The Best Measuring Cups and Best Measuring Spoons of 2023

The 1Easylife stainless-steel spoons have the classic, round shape and they measure with accuracy. They’re bound together by an easy-to-remove clasp and (in addition to the normal measurements) the set includes precise measurements like 1/2 tablespoon and 1/8 teaspoon. The U.S. teaspoon and European milliliter measurements are etched on the spoons instead of printed, and overall, they performed well enough on each test to earn our recommendation.

Like most of OXO’s products, its Good Grips Spice Jar Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons feature a comfortable synthetic handle. We wish the clasp was a bit less cumbersome (which makes storage a little bulky) but they pop off the handle easily enough. The spoons are shaped nicely to fit inside small spice jars, but unfortunately they bent easily while scooping out hard products.

We liked the narrow, rectangular shape of the measuring spoons from RSVP Endurance until we got to the honey tests. The small space made it incredibly difficult to scoop out thick or syrupy ingredients. They also weren’t the most accurate spoons in the group.

The Wilton Scoop It spoons are a fun purple color, but that’s where our enthusiasm ends. They’re bound together by a large, bulky ring and their shape made it awkward for scoop and sweep operations. They weren’t accurate because sugar stuck to the plastic inside the spoon. We suggest spending a few more bucks for a stainless set.

The KitchenMade Stainless Steel Measuring Cups were almost identical to our top pick, the Bellemain. In fact, I had to keep looking at the etched-on brand name of each cup to keep myself from getting confused! The Bellemain cups were slightly more accurate, but we would be happy to have a set of these if our top pick sells out. It does have one nice added feature–half measurements, which are etched on the outside of the cups.

Because the Norpro Grip-Ez measuring cups bended easily in the brown sugar and the lip prevented smooth sweeping motions, these cups fell behind our top contenders. We liked their oblong shape and the easy pour spouts on each side, but those small aesthetic features weren’t enough to place these on the top of our list.

You would think the Good Cooking Collapsible Silicone Measuring Cups would take up significantly less storage space (thanks to the collapsible model), but they actually stacked just as high as the competition. The silicone material held on to grains of sugar and made it impossible to pour out all the flour. We didn’t hate this set, but we didn’t love it, either.

This plastic measuring cup set includes some uncommon measurements (like 3/4 cup and 2/3 cup), but the long handle and extra cups actually made these plastic measuring cups from Norpro harder to store. In addition, these cups were slightly too large for common containers. When the results came together, we just wouldn't make these our first choice for measuring cups.

I usually like OXO products, but this set just missed the mark. The Good Grips Stainless Steel Measuring Cups are held together by magnetic “snaps” at the base of the handles. Sadly, they barely worked unless you had everything perfectly lined up, which caused them to topple over from the magnet’s weight. They didn’t sweep very smoothly, either, landing them a bottom spot on our list.

The Anchor Hocking Fire-King 4-Cup Glass Measuring Cup came in a close second to the Pyrex, our top pick. It was just ever-so-slightly edged out by the Pyrex because the etched-on measurements are a little bit harder to read and the spout dribbled slightly when we poured. These are tiny objections, though, and we’d be happy to use this measuring cup on the regular.

We love how easy it is to read the OXO Good Grips 2-Cup Angled Measuring Cup. The measurements can be seen from the side, or you can simply stand over the cup and take in a birds-eye view. It has a nice comfortable handle and it was nearly as accurate as the glass measuring cups. We just wish the measurements were etched on because they may fade over time in the dishwasher.

The idea behind the OXO's 2-Cup Squeeze & Pour Silicone Measuring Cup is good–it should be easy to store or make a convenient travel measuring cup. In practice, though, the lack of a handle makes it hot to touch when working with warm liquids, and we’re concerned that the silicone could warp over time (making the readings less accurate).

These Vremi plastic measuring cups were the most inaccurate in the group we tested–measuring a full 25 grams under the intended measurement. The cups did nest nicely for storage purposes, but that’s the only good thing we have to say about the set.

We had some trouble with the Emsa Perfect Beaker. Its unique shape made it hard to store and harder to read. It was decently accurate, but without a handle, it could get too hot to use. After testing, we think we’ll stick with the traditional measuring cup shape!