Convert Jiggers to Cups
Convert Jiggers (jig) to Cups (cup) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
cup = jig × 0.1875
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.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Jiggers (jig) | Cups (cup) |
|---|---|
| 1 jig | 0.1875 cup |
| 2 jig | 0.375 cup |
| 5 jig | 0.9375 cup |
| 10 jig | 1.875 cup |
| 25 jig | 4.6875 cup |
| 50 jig | 9.375 cup |
| 100 jig | 18.75 cup |