Dry: Metal is the most durable material for dry measuring cups. Forget frou-frou, Langan says. "I tend to avoid the decorative or ornamental measuring cups because I find that their actual volume ...

When it comes to dry measuring cups, “manufacturers tend to think it’s a time for whimsy,” McManus says, so you start to get weird shapes, decorative flourishes and alternative materials ...

Some sets are decorative for display, such as nesting cups in the shapes of animals or dolls. Plastic measuring cup sets are usually the most affordable and are easy to clean. They’re not as ...