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Capacity

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Key Definition

Capacity refers to the amount that can be held in a container. It can be measured in metric units or in U.S. customary units.

Important Notes

In metric system, the standard unit for capacity is liter (l).
In U.S. customary system, the units for capacity include fluid ounces, cups, pints, quarts, and gallons.
$1 liter = 1,000 milliliters$
$1 gallon = 4 quarts$
For converting from one unit to another, you can use unit analysis.

Mathematical Notation

$l$ stands for liter, $ml$ for milliliter, $cl$ for centiliter, $dl$ for deciliter, $dal$ for dekaliter, $hl$ for hectoliter, and $kl$ for kiloliter in metric system.

Remember to use proper notation when solving problems.

Why It Works

Capacity works because it is a standardized measure of how much a container can hold, allowing for easy comparison and calculation.

Remember

Always remember to check the units of the values you are working with and convert them to the same units if necessary.

Quick Reference

1 liter:$1,000 milliliters$

1 gallon:$4 quarts$

Understanding Capacity

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Beginner Explanation

Capacity is the amount that can be held in a container. It can be measured in metric units like liters or in U.S. customary units like gallons.

Practice Problems

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Quick Quiz

Single Choice Quiz

Beginner

If a jug has a capacity of 1 liter, how many milliliters can it hold?

Real-World Problem

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Intermediate

Milk Jug Scenario

You have a milk jug with a capacity of 1 gallon. How many quarts of milk can the jug hold?

Thinking Challenge

Thinking Exercise

Intermediate

Think About This

If a large water bottle holds 2 liters of water, how many milliliters of water does the bottle hold?

Challenge Quiz

Single Choice Quiz

Advanced

A small pitcher can hold 4 glasses of drink. If each glass can hold 250 milliliters, how many liters can the pitcher hold?

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