Milliliter or Liter?

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What is a milliliter?

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A milliliter (mL) is a unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter.

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What is a liter?

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A liter (L) is a unit of volume that is equal to 1,000 milliliters.

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When would you use milliliters instead of liters?

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Milliliters are used for smaller amounts of liquid, like in a water balloon or juice box.

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When would you use liters instead of milliliters?

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Liters are used for larger amounts of liquid, like in a pitcher or fish tank.

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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 most reasonable unit for measuring a small drink?

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Milliliters are the most reasonable unit for measuring a small drink.

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What is the most reasonable unit for measuring a large container of water?

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Liters are the most reasonable unit for measuring a large container of water.

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

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250 mL is equal to 0.25 liters.

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What unit would you use to measure the amount of water in a swimming pool?

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Liters would be used to measure the amount of water in a swimming pool.

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What unit would you use to measure the amount of syrup in a small bottle?

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Milliliters would be used to measure the amount of syrup in a small bottle.