Capacity

Week 4

Topic:  Capacity

The amount of liquid a container holds is called it's capacity.

Liquids are things like water, milk, kerosene, oil, petrol, juice, mineral water, etc.

The standard measure for liquids is the litre l and millilitre ml

Liquids in large containers are measured in litres.

Petrol and diesel are measured in litres.

Liquids in small containers are measured in millilitres.

Syrups, lotions and perfumes are measured in millilitres.

Exercise

1. Name five liquids measured in litres.

2. Name five liquids measured in millilitres.

Activity

Check the empty containers of liquids you used in your home. Bring in one that

has 1 litre written on it. Compare with your friends’ containers. Do they all have the

same shape?

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