A measuring cup is a kitchen utensil used primarily to measure the volume of liquid or bulk solid cooking ingredients such as flour, sugar, water, oil, and milk, especially for volumes from about 50 mL (approx. 2 fl oz) upwards

. Measuring cups are available in different materials such as plastic, glass, or metal, and they usually have scale markings at different heights for accurate measurements

. There are two main types of measuring cups: dry measuring cups, used for measuring powders, and liquid measuring cups, used for measuring liquids

. Measuring cups are essential for achieving precision in cooking and baking, as ordinary drinking glasses or mugs are not suitable for accurate measurements due to their varying sizes