Calphalon 4-Piece Nylon Measuring Cup Set
by Calphalon
(Click here)
Product Summary
Manufacturer: CalphalonBrand: Calphalon
Model: UN15
Product features:
- Four pieces provide nine different measurements
- Provides both cup and tablespoon measures
- Durable nylon construction
- Cups stack together for easy storage
- Dishwasher-safe
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Calphalon 4-Piece Nylon Measuring Cup Set
Customer Review: Unique Measuring Cups
Summary: 5 Stars
You have to click on the picture of these measuring cups a few times and view the image at it's largest magnification to appreciate what makes these measuring cups unique. They're tiered so each measuring cup allows you to measure at least two different amounts.The largest cup lets you easily measure a full cup, a 1/2 cup, and a 1/4 cup. The teirs are clearly marked on two sides to identify the volume of each tier. One side identifies the parts of a cup being measured (as you might expect), but the other side identifies the equivalents in tablespoons (16, 8, & 4). This is also a unique feature among measuring cups I've seen. For me the tablespoon equivalents are extremely valuable. If you're the kind of cook who knows that 1/3 cup equals 5 1/3 tablespoons, you may not be impressed by this feature.
The second largest cup measures 2/3 and 1/3 of a cup. There's no separate cup for a 1/3 measure, but having one cup that can measure both makes it easier to measure a multiple of 1/3 cup, a fairly frequent occurance. The 1/2 cup also measures a 1/4 cup. The 1/4 cup also measures 1/8 of a cup.
As mentioned by another reviewer, the cups are made of a very sturdy and durable plastic (nylon). They're a lot lighter than metal measuring cups, but they feel substantial. The reviewer that complained about the quality of the clip (lets you keep the cups attached to each other and hang from a hook) has a valid point if keeping the cups attached to each other is important to you. The clip works fine if you want to use it to hang these measuring cups on a hook. The clip probably opens too easily if you use the measuring cups while they're attached to each other. I'm not in the habit of doing this, so I don't consider the clip a negative feature.
In case you're wondering if the tiers make the cups difficult to stack - not to worry. They stack great - just like most non-tiered measuring cups. There is one sacrifice that owner's of these measuring cups may feel they've made for the convenience of the tiers. Normal measuring cups seem a little easier to clean by hand (we don't have a dishwasher). Each tier in these measuring cups forms a ridge inside the cup that requires a little extra attention when it comes to hand cleaning messy ingredients. This is a small price to pay, in my opinion, and a dishwasher shouldn't have any problem.
Perhaps you can tell by the length of this review that I think these measuring cups are a hoot. You may not be able to fully appreciate them from a picture. Unfortunately, I haven't seen them in stores much. I think they're ingenious and the price is very reasonable when you compare them to metal measuring cups.
Description of Calphalon 4-Piece Nylon Measuring Cup Set
Handy, easy care cups, which are safe to use with non-stick pans and in heated conditions.With these unique measuring cups from Calphalon, you'll never have to remember how many tablespoons make up a half cup. This set of four comes in 1/4-, 1/2-, 2/3-, and 1-cup sizes. But instead of stopping there, these cups break it down further, into tablespoons. They all have "steps" so you can see the smaller increments. That means that you can use these four cups for just about any measurement you'll need to do in your kitchen. For instance, the 1/4-cup measure has a smaller well marked for two tablespoons, then blossoms out to the four tablespoons that make up 1/4 cup. The 2/3 cup, on the other hand, offers a 1/3 measure while showing that 5-1/3 tablespoons make up 1/3 cup. Though you may never have seen measuring spoons like these before, once you have them you won't know how you lived without them. --Dana Van Nest
Cups
Set of 5 Green Grip Stainless Steel Measuring CupsRSVP; RSVP; RSVP; Kitchen; Home
Best price: $23.99
Anolon Gadgets 4-Piece Measuring Cup SetAnolon; Anolon; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Calphalon Complements Nylon Measuring CupsCalphalon; Calphalon; Release date: 2004-03-15; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Norpro 3043 Glass 1 Cup MeasureNorpro; Norpro; Kitchen
Best price: $4.25
Price in other shops:
Norpro Grip-EZ 12 Piece Measuring Cup Spoon SetNorpro; NorPro; Release date: 2004-09-13; Kitchen
Best price: $6.59
Price in other shops:
Global Amici Dosatore Measuring Jar 26 Oz.Global Amici; Global Amici; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Pyrex Prepware 4-Cup Measuring Cup, Clear with Red Lid and MeasurementsPyrex; Pyrex; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
OXO Good Grips Angled Measuring Cup, Set of 3OXO; OXO; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
KitchenAid 4-Piece Measuring Cup Set with Scraper, YellowKitchenAid; KitchenAid; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Pyrex Prepware 7-Piece Mix & Measure Set with 6-Piece bonusPyrex; Pyrex; Kitchen
Price in other shops: