Why do measuring cups come in such weird fractions anyway? It’s like the kitchen gods decided to mess with us. You’ve got a 1/4 cup, a 1/3 cup, a 1/2 cup, and then the big daddy—the full cup. But 2/3 cup is the awkward middle child that nobody invited to the party. It’s the friend who shows up empty-handed but still eats all the guacamole.
Here’s the trick: 2/3 cup is exactly two-thirds of a whole cup. If you have a 1-cup measure, you can fill it to the brim and then scoop out one-third. That leaves you with two-thirds. But let’s be real—who has time for that? You’re more likely to just use your 1/3 cup twice and call it a day. Two scoops = 2/3 cup. You’re welcome.
The “Eyeballing It” Method
Sometimes, you just don’t want to dirty another measuring cup. You look at your full 1-cup measure and think, “Well, that’s close enough.” Newsflash: It’s not. That extra 1/3 cup of flour can turn your fluffy pancakes into hockey pucks. I learned this the hard way when I made “cake” that could double as a doorstop. Accuracy matters, people!
But if you’re in a pinch—like, running-late-for-a-potluck pinch—you can guess. Imagine a cup divided into three equal parts. Two of those parts? That’s 2/3 cup. It’s about the size of two eggs or a really generous handful of chocolate chips. Just don’t eyeball it when baking cookies, unless your goal is to win a “Most Debatable Snack” award.
What Is Half Of 2/3 Cup Liquid at George Vaughan blog
