Ever been working a recipe and find yourself without the proper size measuring cup on the counter? You can accurately measure 1/2 cup by using a 1 cup measuring cup and tilting it until the liquid touches the edge of the top ring, and the top of the flat bottom ring on the opposite side of the cup. This works to convert a 1/2 cup to a 1/4 cup or a 1/4 cup to a 1/8 cup as well. Give it a try.