Susan flees the scene, leaving behind her glass measuring cup.
Julie then puts gloves on, slips through the doggy door and grabs the measuring cup.
For example, consider two measuring cups of volume "a" and "b".
For example, rice cookers come with a 1 "g" (180ml) measuring cup used to indicate the serving size for one person.
The bulk volume of a material -- inclusive of the void fraction -- is often obtained by a simple measurement (e.g. with a calibrated measuring cup) or geometrically from known dimensions.
For ease of pouring, a pitcher, measuring cup, or decanter can be used instead.
Measuring cups are also used to measure washing powder, liquid detergents or bleach, with a measuring cup not also used for food.
On newer models, the plastic fuel cap also serves as a measuring cup for the 2% oil-fuel mixture.