Capacity
Capacity or volume is a measure of how much space something takes up.
Measuring spoons or measuring jugs can be used to measure capacity.
Measuring spoons or measuring jugs can be used to measure capacity.
Metric units of capacityCapacity is measured in millilitres (ml) and litres (l).
1 l = 1000 ml
Use these tips to estimate capacity:
There are 8 pints in a gallon.
A pint is equal to just over half a litre.
A gallon is roughly equal to 4.5 litres.
1 l = 1000 ml
Use these tips to estimate capacity:
- 5 ml is about the capacity of a teaspoon.
- 1l is about the capacity of a large carton of fruit juice.
There are 8 pints in a gallon.
A pint is equal to just over half a litre.
A gallon is roughly equal to 4.5 litres.