# Can someone recomend a small measuring cup that measures to a 1/6 ounce? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 22, 2014, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-recomend-a-small-measuring-cup-that-measures-to-a-1-6-ounce/679464 "2014-01-22T19:08:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2014, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-recomend-a-small-measuring-cup-that-measures-to-a-1-6-ounce/679464/1 "2014-01-22T19:08:41Z")
I need to accurately measure some fuel stabilizer for my generator gas. 1 ounce treats 6 gallons. My generator has a 1 gallon tank. So 1/6 ounce is needed. My cans are 2 gallon and that requires 1/3 ounce. All the measure cups I’m finding are too big. I need something like a medicine cup like NyQuil used to have but not as flimsy. [This stuff is $11](http://www.ebay.com/itm/Star-Brite-StarTron-Marine-Auto-Fuel-Enzyme-Ethanol-Stabilizer-8oz-Part-14308-/350634024538?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51a36a9e5a&vxp=mtr)for an 8 oz bottle. I need to measure accurately or risk going broke. 😉 I went through a bottle quick just pouring a dab into my gas. ---
**Author:** ![Labrador\_Deceiver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7c8e57/32.png) [@Labrador\_Deceiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Labrador_Deceiver)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2014, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-recomend-a-small-measuring-cup-that-measures-to-a-1-6-ounce/679464/2 "2014-01-22T19:10:21Z")
They sell those cups alone in drugstores. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2014, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-recomend-a-small-measuring-cup-that-measures-to-a-1-6-ounce/679464/3 "2014-01-22T19:12:48Z")
Just so you know, 1/6 of a fluid ounce is exactly one teaspoon. ---
**Author:** ![bump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2014, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-recomend-a-small-measuring-cup-that-measures-to-a-1-6-ounce/679464/4 "2014-01-22T19:15:27Z")
> **[Amazon.com: RSVP International Endurance Kitchen Collection Open Stock Measuring...](https://www.amazon.com/RSVP-Endurance-Stainless-Measuring-1-Teaspoon/dp/B00MHSWMQS)** > > Made of highly polished 18-8 stainless steel for long-lasting use. Classic utilitarian design that works in any kitchen - lengthy 4-inch handle fits into deeper jars. Hole in handle for easy storage by wall mounting, putting on a ring, or a chain.... 1/6 oz = 1 tsp, so just use a teaspoon measuring spoon. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2014, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-recomend-a-small-measuring-cup-that-measures-to-a-1-6-ounce/679464/5 "2014-01-22T19:28:21Z")
I may try the teaspoon. It’s hard pouring that small an amount. I could hold the teaspoon over a jar to catch any overflow. Then pour the jar’s contents back into the bottle. I’ll check at the drugstore for a medicine cup too. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2014, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-recomend-a-small-measuring-cup-that-measures-to-a-1-6-ounce/679464/6 "2014-01-22T19:54:14Z")
Found it. [Mini Measure Glass](http://www.amazon.com/HIC-Harold-Import-Co-21GM/dp/B0000CFO3W/ref=pd_sim_k_2) I searched first for medicine cup and they had those plastic ones. Then Amazon recommended the glass one. Good thing too because mini measure is not a search term I would have thought of. I kept searching small measure and striking out. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2014, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-recomend-a-small-measuring-cup-that-measures-to-a-1-6-ounce/679464/7 "2014-01-22T19:57:44Z")
Look for the medicine spoons as well. They’re basically a cross between a test tube and a spoon. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2014, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-recomend-a-small-measuring-cup-that-measures-to-a-1-6-ounce/679464/8 "2014-01-22T20:18:06Z")
Great idea. I’ll check at Walgreens later today. thanks ---
**Author:** ![Cheesesteak](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cheesesteak/32/3694_2.png) [@Cheesesteak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheesesteak)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2014, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-recomend-a-small-measuring-cup-that-measures-to-a-1-6-ounce/679464/9 "2014-01-22T20:19:29Z")
You can also try an oral medicine syringe. Pour your stuff into a small container, suck up the 1tsp you need, and pour the rest back into the bottle. ---
**Author:** ![GrizzRich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7ba0ec/32.png) [@GrizzRich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrizzRich)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2014, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-recomend-a-small-measuring-cup-that-measures-to-a-1-6-ounce/679464/10 "2014-01-22T20:42:23Z")
I concur with oral medication syringe. 1/6 oz is roughly 5ml or 5cc. ---
**Author:** ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2014, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-recomend-a-small-measuring-cup-that-measures-to-a-1-6-ounce/679464/11 "2014-01-22T20:44:32Z")
If you’re willing to make a permanent mark at the 5 ml level, you could get a [10 ml glass cylinder](http://www.amazon.com/CB-Glass-Cylinder-10ml/dp/B002WORQDQ). It has a nice lip for pouring. They come with [funnel tops](http://www.amazon.com/Corning-70022-10-Contain-Graduated-Cylinder/dp/B004DGIJG4/ref=sr_1_9?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1390423413&sr=1-9&keywords=Glass+Cylinder+10ml), too. ---
**Author:** ![SerafinaPekala](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecae2f/32.png) [@SerafinaPekala](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SerafinaPekala)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2014, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-recomend-a-small-measuring-cup-that-measures-to-a-1-6-ounce/679464/12 "2014-01-22T21:06:56Z")
shotglass 1/6 oz = approx 5 ml ---
**Author:** ![randompattern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7993a0/32.png) [@randompattern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/randompattern)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2014, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-recomend-a-small-measuring-cup-that-measures-to-a-1-6-ounce/679464/13 "2014-01-22T21:09:56Z")
You could pre-mix 6 gallons. ---
**Author:** ![SmellMyWort](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea5d25/32.png) [@SmellMyWort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmellMyWort)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2014, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-recomend-a-small-measuring-cup-that-measures-to-a-1-6-ounce/679464/14 "2014-01-22T22:07:23Z")
Honestly this seems like way too big of a hassle for something I’d just eyeball. I put stabilizer in my mower every fall and in my snow blower every spring and I don’t think I’ve ever actually measured it. ---
**Author:** ![bump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2014, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-recomend-a-small-measuring-cup-that-measures-to-a-1-6-ounce/679464/15 "2014-01-22T22:39:48Z")
This stuff has the measuring apparatus built into the bottle and is about half the price to boot. > **[Amazon.com: STA-BIL 360 Marine Ethanol Treatment and Fuel Stabilizer - Prevents...](https://www.amazon.com/STA-BIL-22239-Marine-Fuel-Stabilizer/dp/B000UJG0LE)** > > STA-BIL 360 MARINE 8 OZ. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2014, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-recomend-a-small-measuring-cup-that-measures-to-a-1-6-ounce/679464/16 "2014-01-22T23:37:01Z")
> [@SmellMyWort](#): > > Honestly this seems like way too big of a hassle for something I’d just eyeball. I put stabilizer in my mower every fall and in my snow blower every spring and I don’t think I’ve ever actually measured it. This was going to be my next response. I mean, seriously, do you have to measure this that accurately? Just stick a “glug” in there and be done with it. But the OP does say “I need to accurately measure,” so I’m going in that spirit. Get a teaspoon. That’s going to be pretty damned accurate (assuming you get a measuring teaspoon). I mean, this is everyday chemistry. You’re not trying to accurately and most efficiently balance a chemical reaction. ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2014, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-recomend-a-small-measuring-cup-that-measures-to-a-1-6-ounce/679464/17 "2014-01-23T00:28:10Z")
> [@pulykamell](#): > > Just so you know, 1/6 of a fluid ounce is exactly one teaspoon. > [@aceplace57](#): > > Found it. [Mini Measure Glass](http://www.amazon.com/HIC-Harold-Import-Co-21GM/dp/B0000CFO3W/ref=pd_sim_k_2) > > I searched first for medicine cup and they had those plastic ones. Then Amazon recommended the glass one. Good thing too because mini measure is not a search term I would have thought of. I kept searching small measure and striking out. If you buy the graduated shot glass- $6… You might consider calibrating it first, with teaspoons of liquid. ---
**Author:** ![Ranger\_Jeff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ranger_jeff/32/2065_2.png) [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2014, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-recomend-a-small-measuring-cup-that-measures-to-a-1-6-ounce/679464/18 "2014-01-23T06:17:48Z")
Jeeze, just get a 5 ml pipette from a medical supply place. ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2014, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-recomend-a-small-measuring-cup-that-measures-to-a-1-6-ounce/679464/19 "2014-01-23T06:27:12Z")
I’ll agree with the syringe to get accurate results. You should be able to pick them up at Walgreens. But like someone else said, just eyeball it. 5ml is a teaspoon. Just splash a little in there. At worse it’ll run a bit rough so add a little less next time you fill up. I just ‘toss a little in’ to my motorcycle, lawnmower and snowblower every year and haven’t had any problems yet. If you’re using a small bottle of something like Sta-bil it’s probably pretty close to a capful. ---
**Author:** ![Senegoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senegoid/32/6606_2.png) [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2014, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-recomend-a-small-measuring-cup-that-measures-to-a-1-6-ounce/679464/20 "2014-01-23T06:45:46Z")
I got a proper measuring teaspoon from my pharmacy for one of my meds, since the instructions clearly say that a regular kitchen teaspoon may not be right. The regular kitchen teaspoon is much better for other reasons though. So I used the proper pharmacy measuring teaspoon to compare with my regular kitchen teaspoon. Well, surprise, surprise! My regular kitchen teaspoon is exactly a proper pharmacy teaspoon after all! [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-recomend-a-small-measuring-cup-that-measures-to-a-1-6-ounce/679464.md?page=2)