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What metric unit is best to measure the capacity of a bathtub?
What metric unit is best to measure the capacity of a bathtub?
If Martha’s small wading pool has a capacity of about 400, what unit of measurement is most appropriate?
If Martha’s small wading pool has a capacity of about 400, what unit of measurement is most appropriate?
What is the weight of a bowling ball that weighs about 7?
What is the weight of a bowling ball that weighs about 7?
If one apple has a mass of 75 grams and the two apples together weigh 140 grams, what is the mass of the other apple?
If one apple has a mass of 75 grams and the two apples together weigh 140 grams, what is the mass of the other apple?
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Jill puts 12 liters of water in a tub with a capacity of 30 liters. How many more liters should she add to fill the tub?
Jill puts 12 liters of water in a tub with a capacity of 30 liters. How many more liters should she add to fill the tub?
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Mr. Jones wants to know the mass of his pencil. Should he use a pan balance or a measuring cup to measure?
Mr. Jones wants to know the mass of his pencil. Should he use a pan balance or a measuring cup to measure?
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What is the best metric unit to measure the capacity of a bottle of eye drops?
What is the best metric unit to measure the capacity of a bottle of eye drops?
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If a refrigerator weighs about 150 kilograms, what is its weight in grams?
If a refrigerator weighs about 150 kilograms, what is its weight in grams?
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Which unit would be most suitable to measure the mass of an elephant?
Which unit would be most suitable to measure the mass of an elephant?
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Which object would best be measured in milliliters?
Which object would best be measured in milliliters?
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In the given picture, what is the total capacity represented?
In the given picture, what is the total capacity represented?
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Which object would most appropriately be measured in liters?
Which object would most appropriately be measured in liters?
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Study Notes
Measuring Capacity and Mass
- A bucket holds about 3 kilograms.
- The metric unit that would be best to measure the capacity of a bathtub is liters.
Measuring Capacity
- The capacity of Martha’s small wading pool is about 400 liters.
- A container Jill can fill with 2 liters of water is a household container.
Measuring Mass
- A bowling ball weighs about 7 kilograms.
- Riaz has two apples with a total mass of 140 grams, one apple weighing 75 grams, so the other apple weighs 65 grams.
- Mr. Jones should use a pan balance to measure the mass of his pencil.
Comparing Capacity and Mass
- 2,000 mL is equal to 2 L, so a 2,000 mL carton holds the same amount as a 2 L bottle.
- The capacity of a jar of baby food is less than a liter.
Measuring Large Capacities
- The capacity of a large container at the Voth dairy farm is 100 liters of milk.
- To fill the container, 54 liters of milk are needed.
Measuring Small Capacities
- A metric unit that would be best to measure the capacity of a bottle of eye drops is milliliters.
Measuring Large Masses
- A refrigerator weighs about 150 kilograms.
- The mass of an elephant would be best measured in kilograms.
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Test your knowledge on mass and measurement with this quiz. Answer questions like identifying the best unit to measure an object's mass and determining quantities in milliliters.
