Capacity
Capacity is the measure of how much a container can hold. It is typically measured in units such as liters, milliliters, gallons, quarts, pints, or cups.
Units of Capacity
- Liter (L) - A metric unit of capacity. 1 liter is equal to 1000 milliliters.
- Milliliter (mL) - A metric unit of capacity. 1 milliliter is equal to 0.001 liter.
- Gallon (gal) - A customary unit of capacity used in the United States. 1 gallon is equal to 4 quarts or 8 pints.
- Quart (qt) - A customary unit of capacity. 1 quart is equal to 2 pints.
- Pint (pt) - A customary unit of capacity. 1 pint is equal to 2 cups.
- Cup (c) - A customary unit of capacity. 1 cup is equal to 8 fluid ounces.
Examples
If a jug can hold 2 liters of water, it has a capacity of 2 liters. If a cup can hold 250 milliliters of milk, it has a capacity of 250 milliliters.
Measuring Capacity
Capacity can be measured using measuring cups, jugs, or other measuring containers. It is important to use the appropriate units when measuring capacity.
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