PanSpanRubbermaid Measuring Cups
Which measuring cup should I choose if I want sturdy construction, readable markings and an easy pour?
For a hard-working, drop-resistant cup, I’d choose the Rubbermaid Commercial Bouncer: its clear polycarbonate body is break-resistant, dishwasher safe and has a curved pouring lip. It’s a single 1-cup measure, though, so regular bakers who want several sizes should take the KitchenAid or Farberware nesting set instead. If you often measure larger amounts or want to heat ingredients in the cup, the Pyrex set is the more versatile choice. Here’s how I’d choose based on capacity, cleanup and what you need the cup to do.
#1 · Rubbermaid Commercial Products
Rubbermaid Commercial Products Bouncer Measuring Cup, 1 Cup/0.25 Qt, Clear | Food Grade, Easy-Read Measurements, Break-Resistant Polycarbonate, for Liquid/Dry Ingredients in Home/Professional Kitchen
Choose this if a sturdy cup for everyday wet and dry measuring matters more than having a full set. Its break-resistant polycarbonate construction, clear body, easy-read markings and curved lip suit a busy kitchen; the capacity is 1 cup.
#2 · KitchenAid
KitchenAid Measuring Cups, Set Of 4, Aqua Sky
Pick this four-cup set if you bake often and want the common fractional sizes together. The cups nest for storage, the measurements include standard and metric units, and the set is dishwasher safe.
#3 · Farberware
FARBERWARE 5-Piece Measuring Cup Set with Coffee Scoop, Durable Plastic Nesting Measuring Cups with Easy-Read Markings, BPA-Free, Dishwasher Safe
This is the practical choice if you want a nesting plastic set plus a coffee scoop. The size markings are easy to read, the cups are color-coded, and the removable ring helps keep the set together while allowing separate cleaning.
#4 · Pyrex
Pyrex Essentials (3-Pack) Glass Measuring Cups Set (1, 2 & 4 Cup) | For prepping, baking and cooking, preheated oven, dishwasher, freezer, and microwave safe
Choose Pyrex if you regularly measure larger batches or want measuring cups that can also go in the microwave, freezer, dishwasher and preheated oven. The 1-, 2- and 4-cup sizes cover jobs a single 1-cup measure cannot.
#5 · -BINGBING-
-BINGBING- Measuring Cups Set, Liquid Measuring Cups For 3 For Kitchen | BPA Free Plastic Set with Spout Multiple Measurement Scales, Cup, Ml and Oz, (Clear)
Take this clear plastic set if you want three pitcher-style sizes and scales in cups, ounces and milliliters. It handles wet and dry ingredients, but hand wash it to protect the printed scales.
Is break-resistant plastic the priority?
The Rubbermaid Bouncer is the clear choice here: it is made from break-resistant polycarbonate and is designed for wet or dry ingredients. That makes it a sensible alternative to glass around hard floors and busy kitchens, but I would not treat any cup as unbreakable or assume it has passed a particular drop test. If you need a whole set of plastic measures, choose Farberware or KitchenAid instead.
Do you need markings that will stay readable in the dishwasher?
Rubbermaid and KitchenAid are both dishwasher safe, and Farberware is dishwasher safe too. That does not guarantee that printed lines on any cup will stay perfect indefinitely, so I would avoid abrasive scrubbing over markings and hand wash if keeping the print pristine is essential. For the Bouncer, choose it for its easy-read measurements and sturdy body, not on the assumption that its markings are embossed.
Do you need a set, or do you mostly measure one cup at a time?
For one-cup jobs and a sturdy single measure, take the Rubbermaid. For baking with several common amounts, the KitchenAid set has four nested sizes; Farberware gives you those core sizes plus a coffee scoop. If larger quantities are part of your routine, Pyrex’s 2- and 4-cup measures save repeated filling.
Will you heat ingredients in the measuring cup?
Choose Pyrex if you want to microwave, oven-heat, freeze or store ingredients in the same measuring vessel. The Rubbermaid cup’s stated temperature range reaches 212°F, but I would use a microwave-safe glass cup for heating butter or other ingredients rather than assume the plastic cup is suitable for microwave use. For hot liquids, keep your grip steady and pour slowly whichever cup you use.
How they compare
Which one is yours
Rubbermaid Commercial Products: You want one sturdy, clear 1-cup measure with a curved lip for pouring, and a full set is unnecessary.
KitchenAid: You bake regularly, want four nested fractional sizes and value standard and metric markings.
Farberware: You want a color-coded nesting set with a bonus coffee scoop and a removable storage ring.
Pyrex: You measure larger batches or want microwave-, oven-, freezer- and dishwasher-safe glass cups.
-BINGBING-: You want three clear plastic pitcher-style sizes with cup, ounce and milliliter scales, and are happy to hand wash.
You will also want
A dish towel is the one useful extra for this kind of kitchen work: it helps catch splashes and gives you something handy for wiping the counter between measuring ingredients.
Zeppoli Classic Dish Towels - 15 Pack - 14" by 25" - 100% Cotton Kitchen Towels - Reusable Bulk Cleaning Cloths - Blue Hand Towels - Super Absorbent - Machine Washable
Keep a few of these reusable cotton towels nearby for wiping spills and drying the counter after measuring wet or sticky ingredients.
Questions buyers ask
Is the Rubbermaid Bouncer measuring cup hard to break?
It is made from break-resistant polycarbonate, so it is a strong choice for a kitchen where cups get knocked around. Break-resistant does not mean unbreakable, so I would still avoid deliberate drops or rough handling.
Are the Rubbermaid measuring cup markings dishwasher safe?
The cup is commercial-dishwasher safe, but that is not a promise that the markings will never fade. Avoid scrubbing directly over the lines, and hand wash if preserving the markings is your top concern.
Can the Rubbermaid cup hold boiling water?
Its stated temperature range reaches 212°F, the boiling point of water at sea level. Handle hot liquid carefully and stay within that range; for microwave heating, use a cup specifically suited to that job, such as the Pyrex set.
Can I microwave plastic measuring cups to melt butter?
I’d use the Pyrex cups for that: they are listed as microwave safe, and the Rubbermaid Bouncer is not the pick I’d choose for microwave heating. Heating butter in a microwave-safe glass measure also lets you melt and pour from the same cup.
Do measuring cups for liquids work for dry ingredients too?
Yes. The Rubbermaid Bouncer is intended for both wet and dry ingredients, as are the KitchenAid and Farberware sets. For baking, measure dry ingredients carefully and level them when the recipe calls for a level cup.
Which measuring cups save the most drawer space?
The KitchenAid and Farberware sets nest, so they stay together in a compact stack. The Rubbermaid Bouncer is just one cup, while the Pyrex set includes larger vessels that take more room.