Capacity and Volume Measurement
Capacity is the amount a container can hold, measured in millilitres (mL) and litres (L), and understanding these units helps in everyday tasks like cooking and pouring.
What You Need to Know
Key Concept Diagram
Capacity is how much liquid a container can hold when full
The standard units for capacity are millilitres (mL) and litres (L)
1 litre = 1000 millilitres (1 L = 1000 mL)
Capacity can be measured using measuring jugs, cylinders, or by reading scale markings
Key Vocabulary
Capacity
The maximum amount of liquid a container can hold
Millilitre (mL)
A small unit of liquid measurement; 1000 mL equals 1 litre
Litre (L)
A standard unit of liquid measurement equal to 1000 millilitres
Volume
The amount of space occupied by a substance — closely related to capacity for liquids
Knowledge Check
Select the correct answer for each question. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are right.
Question 1
How many millilitres are in 3 litres?
Question 2
A bottle holds 2500 mL. How many litres is that?
Question 3
Which of these containers is most likely to hold about 1 litre?
Key Concepts Summary
- ●Capacity is how much liquid a container can hold when full
- ●The standard units for capacity are millilitres (mL) and litres (L)
- ●1 litre = 1000 millilitres (1 L = 1000 mL)
- ●Capacity can be measured using measuring jugs, cylinders, or by reading scale markings