Convert Cups to Jiggers
Convert Cups (cup) to Jiggers (jig) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
jig = cup × 5.333333333
About Cups
A cup = 8 fl oz = 16 tbsp ≈ 236.6 mL - the fundamental unit of American cooking. Almost every US recipe uses cups for dry and liquid ingredients. The US customary cup (236.588 mL) differs from the US legal cup (240 mL, used in nutrition labelling) and the metric cup (Australia/Canada: 250 mL). Kitchen sets come in 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, and 1 cup sizes. 2 cups = 1 US pint.
About Jiggers
A jigger = 1.5 US fl oz ≈ 44.36 mL, the standard bartending measure. The double-ended tool has a 1.5 oz large cup and a 1 oz 'pony' cup. Classic cocktails are specified in jiggers: margarita 1.5 jig tequila; negroni 1 jig each of gin, Campari, and vermouth. Required equipment in any licensed bar. 1 jig = 1.5 fl oz ≈ 44.36 mL.
Quick Reference Table
| Cups (cup) | Jiggers (jig) |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 5.33333 jig |
| 2 cup | 10.6667 jig |
| 5 cup | 26.6667 jig |
| 10 cup | 53.3333 jig |
| 25 cup | 133.333 jig |
| 50 cup | 266.667 jig |
| 100 cup | 533.333 jig |