Are you ready?
Can you choose the appropriate unit to measure capacity ?
Examples
Example 1
What is the best capacity unit to measure a cup of coffee?
It is useful to know the capacity of some common objects so that we can estimate the capacity of new objects.
Measure capacity
How can we measure capacity?
Examples
Example 2
This vase was filled with water and then the water was poured into this measuring cup to find the vase’s capacity. What was the capacity of water in the vase?
If we have a measuring jug, we can fill a container, then pour it into a measuring jug to find out how much liquid it holds, its capacity.
Estimate capacity
This video uses some everyday objects to estimate capacity.
Examples
Example 3
Choose the best estimate for the capacity of a rainwater tank.
If we have a measuring jug, we can fill a container, then pour it into a measuring jug to find out how much liquid it holds, its capacity. We often use millilitres (mL) and litres (L) to measure the capacity of liquids.