Measuring spoons measure capacities in small milliliters. Measuring cups, measuring jars/jugs and beakers measure capacities in milliliters.

Measuring Spoons

Measuring Cups

GRADUATED CYLINDER

MEASURING JARS/JUGS

The Use of Measuring Tools• Measuring spoons measure capacities in small

milliliters.• Measuring cups, measuring jars/jugs and

beakers measure capacities in milliliters.• Buckets measure capacities in liters.

Remember: 1 ml = 1 cm3

1 l = 1000 ml 1 l = 1000 cm3

…is the ability to hold a fluid, very similar to volume

CapacityUnits of measurement of capacity:Milliliter (ml)Cubic centimeter (cm3 )Liter ( l )

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