5 Questions
What is the smallest unit of volume mentioned in the metric system?
Cubic Centimetre (cm³)
How many fluid ounces are in a pint?
16 fl oz
What is the volume of 1 cup in millilitres?
236.6 mL
How many litres are in a gallon?
3.785 L
What is the base unit of volume in the metric system?
Litre (L)
Study Notes
Units of Measurement for Volume
Metric Units
- Litre (L): The base unit of volume in the metric system
- Millilitre (mL): 1/1000 of a litre, commonly used for measuring small volumes
- Cubic Centimetre (cm³): Equivalent to 1 millilitre, often used for measuring volumes of small objects
Imperial Units
- Fluid Ounce (fl oz): A unit of volume, especially for liquids
- Cup: A unit of volume, often used in cooking and recipes
- Pint (pt): A unit of volume, equal to 16 fluid ounces
- Gallon (gal): A unit of volume, equal to 4 quarts or 128 fluid ounces
Other Units
- Cubic Metre (m³): A unit of volume, often used for measuring large volumes, such as rooms or containers
- Barrel: A unit of volume, often used for measuring liquids, such as oil or beer
Conversion Factors
- 1 L = 1000 mL
- 1 L = 33.81 fl oz
- 1 gal = 3.785 L
- 1 cup = 236.6 mL
- 1 pint = 568 mL
Units of Measurement for Volume
Metric Units
- Litre (L) is the base unit of volume in the metric system
- Millilitre (mL) is 1/1000 of a litre, commonly used for measuring small volumes
- Cubic Centimetre (cm³) is equivalent to 1 millilitre, often used for measuring volumes of small objects
Imperial Units
- Fluid Ounce (fl oz) is a unit of volume, especially for liquids
- Cup is a unit of volume, often used in cooking and recipes
- Pint (pt) is a unit of volume, equal to 16 fluid ounces
- Gallon (gal) is a unit of volume, equal to 4 quarts or 128 fluid ounces
Other Units
- Cubic Metre (m³) is a unit of volume, often used for measuring large volumes, such as rooms or containers
- Barrel is a unit of volume, often used for measuring liquids, such as oil or beer
Conversion Factors
- 1 Litre (L) is equal to 1000 Millilitres (mL)
- 1 Litre (L) is equal to 33.81 Fluid Ounces (fl oz)
- 1 Gallon (gal) is equal to 3.785 Litres (L)
- 1 Cup is equal to 236.6 Millilitres (mL)
- 1 Pint (pt) is equal to 568 Millilitres (mL)
Learn about the different units of measurement for volume in the metric and imperial systems, including liters, milliliters, and more.
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