PanSpanEkco Measuring Cups
Which measuring cup set is a durable, dishwasher-safe replacement for everyday cooking and baking?
I’d choose the Hudson Essentials set for most kitchens: it gives you six useful cup sizes, nests together and has a spout for pouring. If clear markings in both metric and US measures matter most, take the Laxinis World set instead. These stainless-steel options replace flimsy plastic handles with metal construction; if fading printed ink is your concern, prioritize a set with engraved or etched markings. The size range varies enough to affect which set suits your recipes.
If you’re replacing an Ekco set and want a fuller traditional cup range, choose Hudson Essentials: it has six stainless-steel cups, including both 2/3 and 3/4 cup.
#1 · Hudson Essentials
Hudson Essentials Stainless Steel Measuring Cups Set (6 Piece Set)
This is the best all-round replacement for a busy home kitchen: six cups include both 2/3 and 3/4 cup, and the set nests for storage. The pouring spout is a useful extra when measuring liquids.
#2 · Laxinis World
Laxinis World Stainless Steel Measuring Cups Set, 5-Piece, 1-Pack | Satin-brushed Steel, Engraved Metric and US Standard Markings, Elongated Handles, Nesting Ring Storage, and Dishwasher Safe
Choose this set if you want engraved US and metric markings, including incremental measures inside each cup, plus a 1/8-cup measure. Its elongated handles are handy for scooping from flour and sugar containers.
#3 · TILUCK
TILUCK Stainless Steel Measuring Cups Set,Kitchen Gadgets for Cooking & Baking,Set of 5
This is a straightforward five-cup choice if 3/4 cup is more useful to you than 1/8 cup. The engraved size marks and dishwasher-safe stainless steel make it a practical everyday set.
#4 · GRANDFORT
Stainless Steel Measuring Cups Set, 5 Pieces Kitchen Measuring Sets Gadgets tool,For Cooking & Baking,Measure Dry & Wet Ingredients And Liquid (Cups)
Pick this set for a basic five-cup lineup that includes a 1/8 cup and metric equivalents. It has engraved size marks and covers common dry and liquid measurements without adding extra pieces.
#5 · Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart Richburn 4-Piece Stainless Steel Measuring Cups Set – Durable and Accurate Kitchen Measuring Tools for Baking and Cooking
This is the simple choice if you mainly use the familiar 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 and 1-cup measures and want fewer pieces to keep track of. The cups nest, have an easy-open storage ring and are dishwasher safe.
Will the measurements stay readable after dishwasher use?
Choose engraved or etched markings rather than printed ink: the mark is cut into the metal, not painted on. Laxinis World is the clearest choice if this is your main concern; its markings are etched, and the set adds both metric and US measures. GRANDFORT and TILUCK also specify engraved size marks. Each set is described as dishwasher safe.
Which set has the most useful sizes for baking?
For the broadest range here, take Hudson Essentials: its six sizes include 2/3 and 3/4 cup, which save awkward measuring and estimating. TILUCK also includes 3/4 cup, while Laxinis World and GRANDFORT include a 1/8 cup for smaller quantities. If you usually stick to standard recipe measures, the four-piece Martha Stewart set covers the basics.
Are stainless-steel cups better for scooping dense ingredients?
For brown sugar, flour and similar ingredients, I’d choose a metal set over lightweight plastic: the cup and handle feel more substantial, and there’s no plastic handle to snap off. Laxinis World’s elongated handles are especially useful when scooping from a deep container. Pack the ingredient into the cup rather than twisting or levering the handle against the container.
How much drawer space will a nesting set take?
Hudson Essentials, Laxinis World and Martha Stewart are designed to nest; TILUCK is described as stackable. Laxinis World and Martha Stewart also specify a ring or storage hardware to keep the set together. If your drawer is shallow, check the nested or stacked set’s overall shape against the drawer before settling on a home for it.
How they compare
Which one is yours
Hudson Essentials: Choose this for the most complete everyday size range, especially if you often need 2/3 or 3/4 cup.
Laxinis World: Choose this for etched metric and US markings, incremental measures and a 1/8-cup measure.
TILUCK: Choose this if 3/4 cup matters and you want a simple five-piece stainless-steel set.
GRANDFORT: Choose this for a basic five-piece set with a 1/8-cup measure and engraved size marks.
Martha Stewart: Choose this if the four familiar core sizes are enough and you prefer a smaller set.
Questions buyers ask
Do these measuring cups have stamped or raised measurements?
Engraved or etched markings are cut into metal rather than raised molded numbers. Laxinis World describes its markings as etched; GRANDFORT and TILUCK specify engraved size marks. Laxinis World also has metric and US markings, including incremental measures inside each cup.
Will the measurements rub off in the dishwasher?
Laxinis World explicitly says its etched markings will not fade or rub off. Choose that set if you want an explicit assurance about marking durability.
Are stainless-steel measuring cups worth choosing over plastic?
For a set you use often, stainless steel is a sensible choice: it gives you a metal cup and handle, and these picks are dishwasher safe. Plastic can still work well, but avoid exposing it to heat beyond its care guidance, since warping can make a measuring cup less dependable. If avoiding printed markings is important, choose a set whose markings are specifically described as engraved or etched.
Which set includes both 2/3 and 3/4 cup?
Hudson Essentials includes both sizes in its six-piece set. TILUCK includes 3/4 cup but not 2/3 cup.
Is there a seven-piece set here?
No. The available options are sets of four, five or six cups. Hudson Essentials is the largest set and includes the additional 2/3- and 3/4-cup sizes.
Can I use these for both dry and liquid ingredients?
Yes. The stainless-steel cups are intended for dry and wet ingredients, and Hudson Essentials has a pouring spout that helps when transferring liquids. For baking, level dry ingredients across the top rather than estimating by eye.