Okay, for our international friends: half of 1/3 cup is about 40 milliliters or 40 grams of water. But seriously, just use a kitchen scale—it’s easier. The rest of us will be here, cuddling our little spoons and feeling superior.
But let’s be real: cups are fun. They’re like a cozy, non-intimidating way to measure. Metric is precise, sure, but cups have personality. Who hasn’t yelled at a 1/3 cup for being too small? It’s a rite of passage.