Spring Chef Magnetic Measuring Spoons (Set of 8)
Best for: Best measuring spoons, full stop — heavy stainless ovals that fit spice jars and snap together magnetically.
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Our review
It's rare to find a basic kitchen tool with 49,000 ratings sitting at 4.9 stars, but the Spring Chef magnetic measuring spoons earn it. They fix two everyday annoyances at once. First, the bowls are a narrow oval shape, so they actually fit inside standard spice jars — no more scooping spice into a too-wide spoon and spilling half of it. Second, they're dual-sided and magnetic, so they snap together into one tidy stack that won't scatter or tangle in your drawer (and clip neatly to the fridge). They're made of genuinely heavy-duty stainless steel that won't bend or rust, the markings are engraved so they don't wear off, the set of eight covers everything from a pinch to a tablespoon with both US and metric units, and there's a built-in leveler. It's the kind of cheap upgrade people are almost evangelical about.
There's very little to fault, which is why the rating is so high. The honest notes are minor: the strong magnets stack the spoons firmly, so if you've got a lot of other magnets or metal in a drawer they'll cling to those too; and because they're a thick, premium-feeling steel, they're a touch chunkier than flimsy dollar-store spoons (which is the point). Engraved markings can take a moment to read at a glance versus printed ones. For most people, these are simply the last set of measuring spoons they ever buy.
👍 Pros
- Narrow ovals actually fit inside spice jars
- Snap together magnetically — never tangled in the drawer
- Heavy stainless steel: won't bend, rust or stain
- Engraved markings (won't wear off) + built-in leveler
- 4.9 stars across 49,000+ ratings — near-universal love
👎 Cons
- Strong magnets cling to other metal in a busy drawer
- Thicker, heavier feel than flimsy cheap spoons
- Engraved markings take a second to read vs printed
- Set of 8 is more than minimalists need
Specifications
| Type | Magnetic stainless-steel measuring spoons (set of 8) |
|---|---|
| Mechanism | Dual-sided spoons snap together magnetically |
| Shape | Narrow ovals that fit inside spice jars |
| Markings | Engraved US + metric; built-in leveler |
| Material | Heavy-duty stainless steel, dishwasher safe |
| Brand / Price | Spring Chef, ~$10 |
FAQ
Do they really fit in spice jars?
Yes — the bowls are a narrow oval shape specifically so they dip straight into standard spice jars without scooping spice into a too-wide spoon and spilling it.
How do they stay together?
They're dual-sided and magnetic, so they snap into one tidy stack that won't scatter or tangle in the drawer, and you can clip the stack to the fridge.
Are they sturdy?
Very — they're heavy-duty stainless steel that won't bend, rust or stain, with engraved markings that won't wear off, and they're dishwasher safe.
What sizes are included?
The set of eight covers everything from a small pinch up to a tablespoon, with both US and metric measurements, plus a built-in leveler.
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