Milliliters and Liters

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What is a liter?

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A liter is a unit of measurement for volume, commonly used to measure liquids. It is equal to 1,000 milliliters.

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What is a milliliter?

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A milliliter is a smaller unit of measurement for volume. It is one-thousandth of a liter.

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When would you use liters instead of milliliters?

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You would use liters for larger containers, like milk cartons or water jugs.

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When would you use milliliters instead of liters?

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You would use milliliters for smaller containers, like medicine cups or small jars.

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How many milliliters are in a liter?

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There are 1,000 milliliters in a liter.

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What is the volume of a standard water bottle?

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A standard water bottle usually holds 500 milliliters or 0.5 liters.

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What is the volume of a typical soda can?

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A typical soda can holds 355 milliliters.

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If a recipe calls for 250 milliliters of water, how many liters is that?

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250 milliliters is equal to 0.25 liters.

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What container would you use to measure 1 liter of juice?

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You would use a 1-liter jug or bottle.

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What container would you use to measure 100 milliliters of liquid?

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You would use a measuring cup or a small syringe.