Elementary Test Prep Math 4 (Grade 3) measurement: capacity

Capacity is a measure of
the amount of liquid a
container can hold.

Units to Measure Capacity

1 gallon (gal.) = 4 quarts (qt.)

1 quart (qt.) 2 pints (pt.)

1 pint (pt.) = 2 cups (c)

1 cup (c) = 8 ounces (oz.) = 16 tablespoons (tbsp.)

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	You would measure the amount of hot chocolate in the mug by using a .
	You would measure the amount lemonade in the pitcher by using a .
	You would measure the amount of water in the watering can by using a .
	You would measure the amount of soda in the bottle by using a .

Click on the cup for practice.

Remember:

Gallons, quarts, pints, and cups
are used to measure capacity.

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