Measuring spoons are an essential tool for cooking and baking. They let you calculate and adjust your ingredients so each one goes in at the right amount, giving your food or bakes good flavour, just as the recipe intends.
Measuring spoons are made from many different materials, and the right choice depends on your cooking or baking methods and the types of ingredients you use. We recommend choosing based mainly on the ingredients or seasonings you use most often.
Standard Measuring Spoon Sizes
Measuring spoons usually come in sets of several spoons, each a different size. The standard sizes in everyday use are large (1 tablespoon, 15 ml), medium (1 teaspoon, 5 ml) and small (1/2 teaspoon, 2.5 ml). For desserts and baking, choose smaller spoons such as 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 ml) and 1/4 tablespoon (1.25 ml) to measure quantities more finely and accurately.
Choosing by Material
1) Stainless Steel: Easy to Clean
Stainless steel is easy to keep clean. Even stubborn residues like oil wash off quickly without wasting time. It is also strong and durable with a long service life, so you won't need to replace it often.
2) Plastic: Best for Non-Oily Ingredients
Plastic is easy to care for, lightweight and rust-free, and can be used to stir in containers without damaging the bottom. Choose good-quality plastic that withstands heat of 100 degrees or more, otherwise the spoon may melt.
3) Wood or Glass: Moisture-Resistant, Ideal for Dry Ingredients
These materials resist moisture and can be used to scoop ingredients straight from the jar while helping prevent clumping. Ceramic breaks easily if dropped or knocked, but it has the advantage of not absorbing odours as much as wood.
Measuring spoons on sale today come in many designs, so choose ones that are easy to use and convenient to store. We recommend double-ended spoons, with two sizes on one spoon, for easy use and simple storage without separate pieces.
