A measuring spoon is a spoon used to measure an amount of an ingredient, either liquid or dry, when cooking. Measuring spoons come in many sizes, including the teaspoon and tablespoon, and are available in a variety of materials such as plastic, silicone, stainless steel, aluminum, glass, or ceramic. Most measuring spoons come in sets of four or six, with the sizes written on the handles of the spoons. A set of four measuring spoons includes ¼ teaspoon, ½ teaspoon, 1 teaspoon, and 1 tablespoon sizes, while a set of six measuring spoons usually includes ⅛ teaspoon, ¼ teaspoon, ½ teaspoon, 1 teaspoon, ½ tablespoon, and 1 tablespoon sizes. Some sets even show all metric measurements, and the sizes of some sets are color-coded for easier access.

Measuring spoons are used for measuring small, exact amounts of ingredients, and they accurately measure spices and other dry ingredients such as baking powder and even small amounts of flour. Liquid ingredients, such as honey, milk, or tomato paste, are also measured in measuring spoons. Most measuring spoons have circular ends, but some are rectangular to scoop out spices from spice jars.

To use a measuring spoon, fill the spoon to the brim for both liquid and dry ingredients, unless the recipe specifies otherwise. Measuring spoons are quick and easy to use once you know the basic abbreviations, terminology, and techniques.