United States Units of Measure

United States Units of Measure

In the United States, both dry and liquid ingredients are measured the same way using the same measuring device and the same unit of measure for volume. For example, a cup of liquid, such as vinegar or milk, will be measured the same as a cup of dry ingredients, such as sugar or flour. This applies to other units of measure as well, such as teaspoons, tablespoons, ounces, pints, and quarts. However, when comparing dry measures with liquid measures, there is a volume difference. For example, a pint of dry ingredients is approximately 1/6 larger than the corresponding liquid pint. Most often, raw fruits and vegetable are measured using dry measures, since the quantities are larger in volume.