One important thing to keep in mind when using measuring cups is to use the size closest to the recipe's requirements. A typical set marks off many gradations, starting with a 1/8 cup measurement (similar to a tablespoon) and working through the common fractions found in recipes: 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, and finally 1 full cup. Any other proportions can be made through a combination of these cup sizes. Liquid measuring cups may be much larger than dry ones, starting with a 1 cup size and working up to nearly a gallon (30.2 l) in some sets. Individual cup sizes may be marked through visible lines imprinted on the sides of a large capacity measuring cup.