mittakupit

Mittakupit is the Finnish plural term for measuring cups, kitchen utensils used to measure volumes of liquid or bulk ingredients for cooking and baking. They are typically graduated with volume markings in milliliters and teaspoons/tablespoons, or with cup units common in North American recipes. Distinctions are often made between liquid measuring cups, with a pour spout and room for meniscus reading, and dry measuring cups, which are meant to be filled and leveled.

Materials used for mittakupit include plastic, glass, stainless steel and silicone. Transparent glass or plastic cups allow more precise reading of liquid levels, while stainless steel is durable and commonly used for dry measures. Sets of dry mittakupit often consist of nested cups in fractional cup sizes; single-cup liquid measures commonly range from 1 to 4 cups (250–1000 ml).

Accuracy depends on quality of markings and correct technique: measuring liquids at eye level and filling dry cups by spooning and leveling ensure better results. Care instructions vary by material; many plastic and glass measuring cups are dishwasher-safe, while printed markings on inexpensive plastics may fade over time.

In multilingual contexts, mittakupit may appear in recipe translations and kitchenware catalogs, reflecting local measurement standards and culinary practices.