I really, really struggle reading scales on a measuring jug or in a measuring spoon. I just can’t gauge if it’s on the level or under/over it because my spatial awareness and depth perception is awful. As a result I screw things up.

Any ideas? Are there better ones I could buy?

  • Cris@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5·
    6 months ago

    I don’t know if it’d be the best solution, but if you’re not aware of the ones you can read from above, looking down into them, they might be an option worth considering :)

    I hope you find something that works well for you! ☺️

  • CameronDev@programming.dev
    2·
    6 months ago

    I’ve never cared too much about above/below on the line, I rarely find it matters too much. Swapping tablespoons for teaspoons will matter, but a little over/under won’t.

    Maybe just get a good set of nesting measuring cups so you can always fill to the right size cup?

    I have a set of these that I like, but I have no idea how they’ll go for you:

    https://www.amazon.com.au/Joseph-40019-Measure-Measuring-Multicolour/dp/B00LMCW576

    • Lady Butterfly she/her@reddthat.comOP
      2·
      6 months ago

      I think it’s in combo with the other dyspraxia errors I do, it all ads up to too many mistakes. Difficulty with cups is I just can’t keep track of the amount I’ve put in so I’m best all in one.

      • CameronDev@programming.dev
        1·
        6 months ago

        That makes sense, hopefully the scales suggestion pans out. I’d look for one with a big range of weights (up to 5-10kg), and physical buttons instead of touch. I have touch buttons and they suck. They trigger if a metal bowl gets close, and dont work well when I do try use them.

  • guy@piefed.socialEnglish
    2·
    6 months ago

    Baking? Use scales and weigh your measurements.
    Cooking? Doesn’t matter if you’re off on your measurements by some degree.

  • hitmyspot@aussie.zone
    2·
    5 months ago

    How much stuff are you measuring? What quantity? I find a range of measuring spoons good for small measures. So, you fill it to the top and level and they come in a range of sizes that stack, often on a chain so they don’t get lost or separated.

  • BeigeAgenda@lemmy.ca
    1·
    6 months ago

    I prefer weighing everything (on a digital scale), much more precise and easier to handle especially when baking. You can even get a milligram scale for the small stuff.