Equipment Expert's Top Pick for Measuring Spoons 

"You had 1 job!" Hysterical!

Spot on!! Your winner also has both imperial/metric equivalents embossed on the spoons. That is super handy while busy in the kitchen.

I love Adam. He's so HAPPY, all the time!

I have the magnetic ones shown in this video and love them. I haven't experienced the bending they referred to, and I love having 2 measuring options per spoon. It's like having twice the spoons in a single set!

what i like is when they have flat bottoms so they can stand (lay?) by themselves without flopping around i bought a set like these (here in germany) from china on amazon made of plastic for 1,17 euros and couldnt be happier with it (took "only" 1 month to arrive 😏)

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I’m shocked that they didn’t choose oxo! 😂

I purchased a set of measuring spoons that are stainless steel and rectangular, from King Arthur. Love them! They fit in just about any opening, especially spice jars

How about a review of "flatware sets?" At least a short list of what to look for in a good set.

Got everyone in my life the Pourfect spoon and cup set. They have all the weird measures I like. Love 'em.

This was great as always. Thanks girls.

I have the magnetic set with a round end and an oval end. In my mind, it's perfect because they have a tiny flat bottom, so they stand by themselves in the counter while I prep the rest. They even come with a leveling spoon. Didn't know about the accuracy, but then again I'm not a professional baker, so I don't know how big of a problem that will be for me in the future. For now, I'm loving them!

I have a set of heavy Norpro 10/10 stainless steel rectangular measuring spoons. There are eight spoons with the quantities engraved in on the handles: 1 Tablespoon (15 ML), 1 Teaspoon (5 ML), 1/2 Teaspoon (2.5 ML), 1/4 Teaspoon (1.25 ML), 1/8 Teaspoon (.65 ML), DASH, PINCH, SMIDGEN. I've never used the last three.

I have the Sur La Table measuring cups and spoons. No bump at the handles. all one piece. A dream.

POURfect Measuring spoon are the largest set, most accurate, and comes in 15 different colors to match your kitchen accessories. They’re also made in the USA!

When he asked you what was the best way to measure dry ingredients I had hoped you'd answer - the really BEST way is to weight them on a gram scale and use the metric system. SO much easier.

I use the spring chef. It comes with a leveler. US and metric measures on label, rectangle shape fits in my spice jars, heavy duty metal & no bends, engraved labels so won't rub off. Purchased at Amazon.

I have the magnetic set. I love it! I also have a set on a ring for back-up

Love the equipment reviews. Was hoping you guys could do a french press review? Thanks!

Would LOVE to see a bread maker review! I love how thorough you guys are!

Having lived for a couple of years with a set of measuring spoons that has a tablespoon that doesn’t fit into a spice jar, it’s honestly a huge deal to me that your recommended set has one.

Easy to read sizes are a must for me.

I love y'alls shows, but I've noticed in this video & a few others, you'll say which ones did or didn't do a particular thing, but the camera doesn't catch you pointing to the one it is. I am needing new measuring spoons, & have been very interested in the magnetic (would be more interested if both ends were skinny too go in spice jars) & the rectangle skinny ones. But I have no idea what y'alls issue were with those ones, so don't know if y'alls issues would be issues for me. Please Mr director, make sure we can clearly see what's being pointed too. Other than that & maybe the recap every time of what I just watched being cooked keep up the good work!! I love what y'all do, cuz often y'all bring up things I'd have never thought of.

I used to have a measuring spoon with the sliding divider that would define the measurement that I wanted. It was metal, and after a short time it was absolutely useless with liquids, as they began to seep under the the divider. Not a good idea.

Since flour can have such variability in terms of packing and moisture content, what makes weighing flour a good test of accuracy? Wouldn’t salt or granulated sugar be more consistent for this purpose?

What's an example of a measuring spoon set where the 1T measure will fit into a tiny spice bottle? I usually only need that large a size for kosher salt, soy sauce, etc. anyway though.

One feature I would like in measuring spoons is a long, strong handle for measuring from large spice containers.

Checking accuracy can only be done with water, flour weight/volume ratio varies too much.

Thanks

So I have the "barbell" set, with the oval and round combo ends. They are magnetic in the center, which holds them together in the drawer, but I was hoping they would stick to the fridge. Ok, not a big deal. However, over time -- not years but months -- the center magnet that acts as the size label has come off of several spoons. I can usually find them stuck to the side of the dishwasher! Stay away. They are far better than the set of Betty Crocker plastic spoons I somehow have. The lettering is gone from almost every spoon, so its a guessing game as to what volume spoon I am using (mostly I don't use them unless I am making a seasoning mix ahead of time and the actual amounts don't matter, just the ratios)

The best measuring tool is a scale.

I still love the set I got from King Arthur, I'm surprised they're not in this review. They are a very sturdy set, and they solve the spice bottle problem by being elongated.

Your recipes always work and in learning them I often learn new techniqes or gain better understanding of how and why kitchen chemistry works. I have always use your product reviews before buying kitchen equipment and have always been delighted to have the high quality products you suggest. Although my kitchen is a bit, just a bit smaller than yours, I have all the products you reommend and you would feel right at home cooking here. Thanks so much for helping me be a good cook and a good baker.

Looks like the same set I bought in Macy's Cellar 25 odd years ago only they aren't branded, never needed another set until now because someone thought that keeping them on the ring clip they came with was inconvenient and the tbsp and 1/2 tsp have gone astray. I have tried other spoons, none of them as easy for me to use as these as there isn't a spice jar they don't fit and are easy to sweep. Mind you when I bought them, they weren't cheap, about the $5.00 mark...current Ama price is $16. kind of definitely thinking on it.

Could we do a jigger and other bar equipment comparison? Thanks for making all these useful videos

I have the magnet set but I have my old standby that I like best.

You should check out Norpro measuring spoons. They are stainless steel,long handles,sizes smidgen,pinch,dash,1/8,1/4,1/2, 1teaspoon,1table spoon, and have metric equivalents. They are squarish and elongated to fit spice jars. I have had mine for years and love them. I am sure if you tried them you would have a new winner.

Probably because of your glowing review for your winning spoons, Amazon has decided to RAISE the cost to $14.05.

Was that 'small shovel' one and one-half tablespoons? It's enormous.

this is interestingly thorough, I was thinking, what needs testing here!! But turned out insightful

I just wish more sets had the 1/2 tablespoon in them, I use that measurement often, and it might be easier to fit that size in jars.

Oxo magnetic set are fantastic surprised they didn't test that here

I use a magnetic Oxo set. Never going back to measuring spoons on a ring.

I loved the magnetic type for awhile. However after time, the magnets fell off some or all and sometimes the printed side fell so it was harder to know what size it was. Then I got a set that looked the same but snapped together instead of magnets. That was to fiddly since it took time to line them up correctly. I don't love spoons that are hooked together because I either have to wash them all at once or take them apart... I have solve these problems by just tossing them into a small bin, and I need to dig around. Not satisfactory.

Very interesting))

I’ve had my stainless steel, rectangular, Martha Stewart brand measuring spoons for about 10 years. They’re fabulous. I’d never buy a round bowl measuring spoon again due to fitting into spice jars. I also would never buy plastic again. Plastic ones will eventually break. I have no fear that mine ever will. They still look brand new.

I go for stainless and all must fit in a spice jar. I make a lot of recipes that have this requirement 😃

What baker has only one set of measuring spoons?! 😂 I have the magnetic ones (love two in one spoon) and their choice and about 15 loose ones all in a basket 😁.

You didn't really talk about the one with the roughly rectangular spoons. This looks very much like the one I bought a few months back, and I love them. By process of elimination, you apparently had one of those spoons bend when measuring out brown sugar. I would never let my brown sugar get to the stage where it could bend a spoon, and I have not had any issues with it, and I have made good use of the set. It also includes a leveler, and while you can always use something like the back side of a knife, I thought it was good to have this included. Also, the 1 Tbsp measure does fit into most of my spice jars, although not in the ones with the smallest openings. The one I got was from Spring Chef, ordered on Amazon. It does say that they are "heavy duty." I don't know what counts for heavy duty in measuring spoons, but they are solid, not flimsy.

Why no Oxo? They are in my opinion, the best ones, and you guys usually love their stuff.

I love your product tests. That being said, one request; Could you please print the winner at the end of your review? Seems like the review is clear and I can understand what you are saying during the review, but at the end, the name of the products names are always muffled. Thanks.

Is the magnetic set spring chef brand?

I'd like to see an episode on food mills

Welp, it’s down to measuring spoons! Look for bamboo skewers next!

Ohh I’ve been waiting for this one! No I haven’t.

Please do a review of electric portable burners. I do not have a stovetop or much space. I am looking for a dependable, safe, solid piece of equipment that has & maintains accurate temperatures.

Good to know! Thank you

I thought he'd mention that tablespoon sizes vary widely in some countries. Just a quick wiki search, A tablespoon in Australia is 20 mL, 15 mL in the UK, and 14.8mL in the US.

I’m surprised they didn’t also have the rectangular measuring spoons. I love my set and don’t remember a time not being able to get the teaspoon in a spice jar nor the tablespoon. I’ve had mine for a number of years and would like to know how true the measurements are for them.

The thing with the too large spoon with spices, for me, is not just inconvenience but that you end up wasting spice but dumping it into the spoon, invariably having it plop out and about and then scraping the residual back into the spice container or throwing it away.

Hey y’all! I love ATK and have been watching for 13 years. I want to work at ATK when I graduate culinary school!

I have an earlier version of the magnetic ones. No 1/8th. I was disappointed to hear they aren’t accurate. I love them because I really hate the ones with a ring on them. I also like them because they have two different shapes for each spoon which is handy for jars vs. liquids.

Only in baking, you need accurate measurements. As a home cook, we measured thru the eyes. My grandmother did this and so did her grandmother. In rural China, we didn't have these utensils to guide us. So, I've learned thru seeing and touching.

Hi!

Now the price will double on Amazon.

What about the OXO set?

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Just stopped by to say "Hi" and to give two spoons up. Great review.

I have the magnetic set and I love them. You didn't mention they come with a leveling slide. They fit in everything and I actually tested them myself and found them to be accurate. And I don't like those clunky ones that you picked. Can't be separated from the other spoons and bad for cleaning. I usually take your advice, but I disagree with this assessment.

Could y'all please list the brands of the losing sets, as well? There's one set that I really love the shape of, but have never been able to find in metal before watching this video. I don't care if it's not the most accurate.

What about the famous Oxo ones? Weird that they weren't included.

Any idea where these are made?

Who pays for the equipment you test? when your test is done, how do you dispose of the losers? Do they go to charity, like soup kitchens for the homeless or churches? The same questions for the food you folks go through everyday? Who pays for it and do you waste it or donate it? Thanks for responding. And for the record, I still use the Tupperware set of spoons I bought in the 70's. Pleased on every point you mentioned.

I’m not American but I watch so many American cooking channels here in RU-vid that use the measuring cup system. I will never understand why the US insists on not using the metric system 😅

Don't you think that switching to Grams instead of cups.and spoons will solve the issue?

Of course I knew it the ones you already use!!!

My question would be, did any of the Tb fit in the spice jar? Probably not. And whoever needs too measure brown sugar in a spoon amount ? I never have. but I guess I have never made one cupcake!

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A tablespoon measure basically never fits into the tiny McCormick style spice jars anyway so it's not really relevant to point that out. And usually you don't need a tablespoon of a ground spice, that's quite a lot. Now a tablespoon of whole spice, like cumin, or cinnamon for baking, sure, but those are almost always in bigger containers or even a big bag if you're buying your spices from the Indian section (which you really should, they're waaaay cheaper)

Big tablespoon? Get bigger spice jars.

This is literally AMERICA'S Test Kitchen. In Murica we use the Imperial System. Scales are fine for baking. Not a necessity, but if you want complete accuracy, they are the way to go. In cooking, scales are not necessarily needed. We don't do all that bellyaching about recipes where they use the grams.

I can’t stand when the spoons are not separable. You dirty one spoon and you have to put the entire set in the dishwasher.

Were these measured the standard way? (1 Tablespoon = 14.78672 mL, 1 Teaspoon = 4.92896 mL) OR Were these measured the weird way? (1 Tablespoon = 17.75816 mL, 1 Teaspoon = 5.919388 mL)

$14

Didn't try my oxo magnetic set :(

And our pick is the kitchenaid.

You do not need measuring spoons for accuracy. You need a scale for accuracy.

My tip is always buy kitchenware at commercial restaurant suppliers, not at the mall.

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whats next what is the best piece of paper to write on?

Has the winner ever not been available as a Amazon affiliate link. I think not. Just a big ad.

Anyone else here purchased those kickstarter polygon measuring spoons that never got produced?

Just use scales usa

how hard is their brown sugar that it would cause measuring spoons to bend!??

I need measuring spoons that are easy to read where the print stands out.

Remember though. If a recipe has 1 teaspoon. The person that wrote that recipe could also have an accurate measuring spoons. Don't get too caught up about making it dead accurate.

The adjustable spoons are the worst. Why does anyone need measuring spoons with moving parts? It's functional overkill.

Can we get Lisa and her team back to doing reviews?

I would rather see products made in the U.S. or North America.

Use salt or sugar for the dry ingredients! Flour is so inaccurate!