Collapsible Measuring Cups - Best Space Saving Silicone Measuring Cups 4 in 1 Set, Red & Black

I've had another brand of similar measuring cups for about 4 years and a couple of the outer rings started breaking. These measuring cups looked like the ones I had, so bought them. Unfortunately, the silicone cup on these is about half the thickness and the connection between the cup and the outer ring seems very flimsy. I've only had these about a week and used them a couple of times and it appears that the cup is already coming apart from the outer ring. I'll hang on to them for a bit longer, but I suggest if you are looking for high quality silicone measuring cups that you look for another brand.

I've gradually been making the change to silicone utensils, baking mats, and the like, and I've been pleased every time. This set of measuring cups is no exception, providing an interesting way to store measuring cups in a pretty small space. As shown in the description and the pictures, the cups are collapsible, so they'll store in a smaller area than a conventional set. Since most measuring cups are nestable, you don't save a huge amount of space, perhaps an inch or two, but every little bit helps in a small kitchen.The cups come with a ring that you can hang them up with, as well as with small holes in the handle of each cup that you can use to hang individually on your own kitchen hooks. Personally, I have always found it to be a bit of a pain to remove the cups from a single ring like that, as I inevitably need the cup that's at the back of the ring, so I threw the ring away and I just keep the cups flat in a drawer.The cups are heat-resistant to 300 degrees Fahrenheit, a bit less than I expected, since most silicone utensils can handle up to 450 degrees. I don't know if it's the thinness of the silicone or perhaps the plastic handle and frame that is at issue but it doesn't really matter, as far as I'm concerned, since I can't imagine a scenario where that would matter. The cups are more than resistant enough to handle boiling liquids, which is all I really need.I agree with another reviewer that I would have liked to have a 2/3 and 3/4 cup option. On my old stainless steel measuring cups, the one-cup measure has lines for 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, and 3/4 cup measurements, something that this set lacks (and that would be hard to provide on a collapsible silicone cup). Having the additional options would make up for that lack. Still, this isn't really a significant lack or reason to down-rate this set; just a personal preference and a nice-to-have option if it were available.The cups pop out and collapse easily and I tested them for accuracy with a couple of reference measures and found them to be accurate enough for any standard kitchen need. They clean up very well in the dishwasher, one of the hallmarks of silicone utensils, and it's easy to empty whatever you're measuring out of the cup and into the bowl. Occasionally, I'll need to pop the cup the other way to make it easier to empty, as when measuring shortening, but just about everything else slides right out.The one concern I have about the cups is that they aren't quite as stable as my old stainless steel cups. If I carelessly plunk a popped-out cup onto the countertop, the cup could collapse a single notch or two. It isn't something that happened very often and it was always when I was careless, but it's something to watch out for. These are collapsible cups; they can collapse.Because the collapsibility can be a curse as well as a blessing and because these cups are a bit pricier than some of the competition on Amazon.com ($19.99 at the time I write this), I'm knocking them down a star. That said, I do like them and can definitely recommend them.Disclaimer: the manufacturer provided a sample for review purposes with no restrictions on the review outcome. I have no personal or financial interest in the company or in anyone employed there.

I loved these when I first got them. Neat that they fold flat, and they come apart for cleaning... only problem is they rip after a while... I don't think I would purchase these again.

Love them. Sturdy, easy to read, compact. What more do you need?

.If compactness is your hot button…maybe you have a boat or mobile home…these might be worth the hassles. Otherwise, maybe not.1. The biggest problem is with the 1-cup unit. The bottom notch sometimes collapses when you set it down, spilling your stuff all over the counter. Handle it gingerly to avoid this.2. I love silicone kitchen tools because they're easy to clean, and usually no cracks or crevices to harbor grime. These measuring cups have lots of cracks and crevices to harbor grime. You can disassemble the silicone cups from the hard plastic parts (2 per cup), but then you have 3 times as many pieces to clean. The  SmitCo set  might be better in this regard.3. There are no gradations. The rings do not equate to common fractions.- - - Nit Pick - - -The silicone thingee that can be used to hold the 4 cups together…re-attaching the cups is a minor hassle.- - - Disclosure - - -The manufacturer gave me this item for review. I believe my review is impartial.~~~ Comments & questions welcome ~~~

perfect, its what was request as a secret santa gift and they loved it

They are easy to store and easy to use but I didn't like their finishing the moment I took them out of the package. Two of them have the red cup about to separate from the black frame. I still use them though.

compact and easy to clean