Product DescriptionThis is one handy measuring cup! Pyrex can be used in a microwave oven and so you may find this is the perfect vessel for heating stock or soup. It's equipped with a new read from above feature, as well as big bold US-only measurments. The lid has four positions: open (for pouring/venting), holes (for sprinkling/sifting), closed (for storing), and slots (for straining).
What Others Say
Something Worth 5 Stars At Last
As a single male trying to negotiate simplicity for a reason, I purchased this Pyrex Prepware Measuring 4-Cup for just one accurate purpose: measuring. As it would turn out, after the fact of course, I remembered I don't know how to cook so measuring had become yet another non-essential I've accumulated. If I'd only listened to those THREE NOSY FROGS ON A LOG on the red oak log just outside my door along the path! But if I were to ever measure, I'd want to measure accurately and you most definitely can do that with this Pyrex Prepware--like a long-legged female beauty in a Speedo swim suit, it's easy on the eyes; and just as important as easy is, it's made of glass and NOT what might later be discovered as some mysterious causing carcinogen ... Read More
Lid does not seal-not airtight
I have 3 pyrex measuring cups. I bought this one bec I make my own salad dressing every 2 days and store the rest in the fridge. I got tired of wasting saran wrap to cover. Naturally you would buy the cup with the lid to keep things fresh. Unfortunately, this is not even close to airtight. The "seal part" goes straigt down the glass and does not seal off the outside air. And it does not keep other smells from creeping in. The spout on the glass is good for pouring. The lid is something else to wash. It is useless.
Good addition to my glass measuring cups.
This cup nests well with my batter bowl and one and two cup measuring cups. The lid so far had stayed true to fit. It pours well and stains freshly squeezed juice sufficiently.
Pyrex is the best
After receiving this 4-cuper w/lid I ordered the 1 & 2 cupers w/lids. Great for microwaving stuff with lid in place. Far superiour to the plastic types.
inaccurate, but great for mixing & pouring
I checked the calibration against a scientific beaker and the Pyrex is almost 2 ounces short for 4 cups; none of the marks were accurate.
It's great for mixing batter (heavy enough to stay put on the counter) and the pour spout & lid are very useful.
Of course, there's sentiment: my mother used Pyrex exclusively. (The bowls were avocado! & the casseroles a gold floral pattern.)
However, if you need accurate measures, try oxo or another brand.
