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Yes there is a difference and the difference is that the line for the liquid cup is under the the top of the cup. For the dry measuring cup the line is the top of the cup. So because of the there is about a 16% difference, the liquid measuring cup being larger.
"They are physically the same size.
You can use the same "1 cup" measuring cup to measure dry or liquid goods."
According to other sites (I was researching this same question) there are indeed two different types. The "liquid" cups have a line or mark on the inside, below the rim, so that you don't need to handle a brimming cup. Not knowing this, and filling a "liquid" cup to the rim, would result in too much of the liquid being used.
As for measuring a dry ingredient in a "liquid" cup, since it's not possible to use the back of a knife to level the contents at this line below the rim, it would be more difficult to get an accurate measurement.
If you have only a "dry" cup, it can certainly be used for liquid, you just need to have a steady hand. I have never seen a set of liquid cups*; since I can still move a brimming cup from counter to mixing bowl without spilling, I don't plan to hunt down a set of them.
*Yesterday I asked at a Sur le Table store about this, and the young clerk was not aware of this. Thank God for the web!
To summarize, they are NOT physically the same size, but used as intended either will measure identical amounts of liquid. The liquid cups are NOT handy for accurately measuring a dry ingredient.
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What include The standard nest of dry measuring cups?
A dry measuring cup is the individual measuring cups which usually come in a set of 4, i.e. 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and 1 cup. Glass measuring cups are for liquid.
What are dry measuring cups?
Dry measuring cups measure things like flour or powdered sugar instead of liquids.
What is dry cupping?
Cups for measuring dry goods in.
What are the two main types of measuring cups?
Dry measuring cups and liquid measuring cups. If you want to know brands, there is Pyrex,Tupperware, and The Pampered Chef.
What is a dry measuring cups used for?
A dry measuring cup is used to measure dry and solid ingredients.
Should you use liquid or dry goods measuring cups to measure butter?
It does not make a difference whether you use dry good measuring cups or liquid. It may be EASIER to use liquid measuring cups because you don't have to worry about the liquid overflowing and spilling as you measure, but they both are great! Also, most butter has measurements written on the wrapper.
Why do you need dry measuring cups?
Because particles of what you are measuring will stick to a wet one.
How many cups equal 16 dry ounces?
16 dry ounces, such as flour, equals two level measuring cups.
What types of ingredients are packed into measuring cup?
flour, powered sugar, granulated sugar........this is for dry measuring cups.
What type of ingredients are packed into the measuring cup?
flour, powered sugar, granulated sugar........this is for dry measuring cups.
What is measuring equipment?
KITCHEN MEASURING EQUIPMENTSliquid measuring cups,dry measuring cups,measuring spoons,kitchen scales,measuring beakers,thermometers,timers,measuring cylinders,portioning scoops,mixing bowls,... etc ...P.S, i don't know what kind of measuring equipments you are looking for
What can you measure with dry measuring cups?
Flour, oats, barley, pastas etc
