Units of Capacity
Metric Units of Capacity
How do measurements of length play a role in your life?
Use this chart to help you convert metric units of capacity.
Rules of Conversion
To change from a larger to a smaller unit of length, multiply.
To change from a smaller to a larger unit of length, divide.
A.Watch the instructional video. Write down all objects that are measured in metric units of capacity. Then, continue onto part B.
Video: Learn how to convert metric units of capacity
'B.' Fill in the blanks with metric units of capacity. Then, continue onto part C.
C. Convert the following problems. Then, continue onto part D.
A water tank holds 20 liters of water. How many milliliters does the water tank hold? Explain your answer.
D. Which of the following objects can be measured in units of capacity?
A football, a can of soup, or a christmas tree?
Assuming that the can contains 354 milliliters of soup, convert this measurement into liters.
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Which unit of measurement is most appropriate, milliliters or liters? How do you know?
E. How do measurements of capacity play a role in your life?
Select the unit of measurement that you often use or are exposed to. What objects do you use that are associated with this type of measurement? When might you need to convert this measurement into a different unit. Explain your answers.