What’s the difference between 8 ounces and 1 cup? In cooking, it’s a matter of weight versus volume. In this video, we demonstrate how to measure weight vs. volume so that you can visually understand the difference.
One cup measures 8 fluid ounces, but not 8 ounces by weight. When a recipe calls for an ingredient in ounces, it’s time to pull out the kitchen scale – not the measuring cup.
Many cooks make the mistake of not understanding the difference between weight and volume. This can drastically affect the final product. Learning this skill will help ensure recipe success!
After learning how to measure weight vs. volume, learn how to measure wet and dry ingredients so that you know what tool to use for every ingredient!
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Baking is a science and understanding the difference between dry and liquid measurement is the key to a perfect outcome every time. While I know this from loving and being a chemistry student for life, this article is very handy for cooks who need to fact check the chemistry involved with putting together the perfect recipe.
Thank you! We find many home cooks think they can not bake when really they just need to learn proper measuring skills 🙂