what makes 1/3 cup
1/3 cup can be made using common kitchen measures like tablespoons, teaspoons, or smaller cup fractions, so you have several options if you don’t have a 1/3 cup measure on hand.
Basic equivalents
- 1/3 cup = 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon.
- In metric, 1/3 cup is about 79 milliliters (often rounded from 78.86 mL).
- In US fluid ounces, 1/3 cup ≈ 2.66–2.67 fl oz.
Using spoons only
If you just have measuring spoons:
- Measure out 5 level tablespoons.
- Then add 1 level teaspoon.
Together, that gives you a very accurate 1/3 cup for both cooking and baking.
Using other cup sizes
If you have some cup measures but not 1/3:
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon ≈ 1/3 cup.
- Rough “close enough” approach: 1/4 cup + about 1 tablespoon if the recipe isn’t very sensitive (like many simple cooking dishes).
Quick reference (HTML table)
| Measure | Equals 1/3 cup |
|---|---|
| Tablespoons & teaspoons | 5 Tbsp + 1 tsp |
| Fluid ounces (US) | ≈ 2.66–2.67 fl oz |
| Milliliters | ≈ 79 mL |
| Mixed cups & spoons | 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp |