Let’s make this visual. A standard 12-ounce soda can holds about 1.5 cups of liquid. Half of 3/4 cup? That’s roughly the volume of six ping-pong balls packed together. Or think of a large egg yolk—yep, three of those fill half of 3/4 cup.
Ever held a golf ball? It’s about the same size as 3/8 cup. So next time you’re golfing, just imagine you’re scooping up butter with a golf ball. Weird? Yes. Helpful? Absolutely.
A Little Trick with Your Fingers
Here’s a secret cooks use: if you have a standard 1/4 cup, just fill it to the halfway mark (that’s 2 tablespoons), and add it to another full 1/4 cup. That’s 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons equals 3/8 cup.
What Is Half Of 2/3 Cup Liquid at George Vaughan blog
Or, use a tablespoon. 3/8 cup is exactly 6 tablespoons. Count them: one, two, three, four, five, six. Easy peasy. Your hands become the measuring tool.
