While both types have the same volumes, the measuring cups themselves are specifically designed for wet ingredients (like water, milk, or vegetable oil) or dry (flour, sugar, and chopped nuts).

Whether you're measuring dry or wet ingredients, using a kitchen scale is the way to go.

It's not ideal to measure dry ingredients in a wet measuring cup, because you can't level it neatly. Similarly, measuring wet ingredients in a dry measuring cup without spilling is tricky.

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A kitchen scale is great, but you also need a good set of measuring cups, both liquid and dry. Here's what you need and the difference between them.

Getting organized, picking the right recipes and managing your expectations are keys to successful baking.

Now, if you've already dirtied a liquid measuring cup, you might think you can just plop your dry ingredients in it to save yourself from doing a dish.