Yes, half a cup (1/2 cup) is bigger than 1/3 of a cup.
However, if our goal is to compare fractions, then 1/2 is greater than 1/3 every time.
One-third of a cup (1/3 cup) is equal to 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon, or approximately 80 milliliters (ml), 2.7 fluid ounces (fl oz), or about 40 grams (g) for many dry ingredients like flour, though weight varies by ingredient.
If the whole is divided into two equal parts, each part is a HALF. A half is obtained by dividing a whole (1) by 2. If the whole is divided into three equal parts, each part is a THIRD. A third is obtained by dividing a whole (1) by 3.
To determine how many 1/3 cups make 1 cup, you need to perform a simple mathematical calculation. 1 cup is equivalent to 3 thirds (1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 = 3/3 = 1 cup). So, there are 3 portions of 1/3 cups in 1 cup.
One-half is more than one-third. Because the two fractions, 1/3 and 1/2, have the same numerator (remember, the numerator is the number on top), they are easy to compare. If two fractions have the same numerator, the fraction with the smaller denominator is the larger fraction. Therefore, 1/2 is greater than 1/3.
One third of ½ cup is equivalent to 2 tbsp + 2 tsp.
Three 1/3 cups make 1 cup. This is because 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 = 1.
Definitions of one-third. one of three equal parts of a divisible whole. synonyms: third, tierce. common fraction, simple fraction.