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By Maddiemo 23 Nov 2012 20:09	UK to US mesurments Hello. This is my first time on here love all the recipes. I'm having so many problems with the the US cup measurements I have messed so many cookies and cakes up. Because when I look on line for answer they all different. I can't make head or tail of it. Some say one cup is 4oz others say 8oz. Please can someone put me right. I bought cups from amazon they said was US but did not work out. I am wheat and gluten intolerant so most recipes are from the US because I cook with almond flour and coconut flour. Reply Quote
By SonyaK 23 Nov 2012 21:10	UK to US mesurments If you look to the Left on this screen you'll see a list with 'Information Centre'. The 2nd listing is 'easy conversions' which should answer your question. Reply Quote
By Welshcookie 23 Nov 2012 23:51	Cups A cup = 250ml = 8oz. Very simple. Any difference between American, Australian and UK cups is immaterial. Do not try to convert anything, that way leads to muddle and confusion. There is a variation in spoon sizes, but again it is immaterial. Just stick to what the recipe says. If it says 2 cups, just measure out 2 level cups. Reply Quote
By Kayb 24 Nov 2012 18:43	U.S. Cup measures Hello Madiemo, cup measurements are simply a ratio; it doesn't matter what size cup you use ( espresso or pint mug) as long as you use the same one for the whole recipe. I remember my mother using large spoons; not sure whether they were soup, serving or tablespoons; for measuring out dry goods in cakes - and they turned out O.K. Just get on with using whatever cup you have and enjoy cooking. Karen Reply Quote
By Kayb 25 Nov 2012 12:50	Additional thoughts Madiamo, I just had a thought that you might be over or underfilling your cups. Brown sugar should be measured packed in the cup; and white sugar, flour and very dry goods should be scooped from the pack and leveled off with the back of a knife. It does make a difference. Karen Reply Quote