by weight
It depends on the thing you are measuring because the pound measures weight and cups measure volume.
A measuring cup is used to measure volumes of liquids or powders.
Dry measuring cups measure things like flour or powdered sugar instead of liquids.
Measuring liquid.
They are calibrated to water.
well, the sandglass to measure the time. the measuring cups to measure the volume, the seismograph, the ruler, etc.
There are several tools used for measurement. Rulers are used to measure inches and centimeters. Scales are used to measure weight. Measuring cups are used to measure cups and ounces. Measuring spoons are used to measure teaspoons and tablespoons.
A measuring cup is used to measure volumes of liquids or powders.
in america, the units on a measuring cup are part of a system called SI, or the international system of units
Flour, oats, barley, pastas etc
the function of it is to measure all the liquid ingredients
You would use cups! :)