If your recipe calls for one thing but you only have another, keep these quick conversions handy: = 4 Quarts = 8 Pints = 16 Cups 1 Quart = 2 Pints = 4 Cups 1 Pint = 2 Cups = 16 Fluid Ounces 1 Cup = 8 Fluid Ounces = 16 Tablespoons

PSA: Don't use a dry measuring cup to measure liquid ingredients!

: Liquid measuring cups are usually clear glass or plastic with graduated markings. They feature extra space above the top line to prevent "sloshing" and have a spout for easy pouring.

In the U.S., we often measure by volume rather than weight. While a dry cup and a liquid cup technically hold the same volume, they are designed differently for a reason: