Units of Measurement for Volume

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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)

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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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