Customary and Metric Capacity

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What is capacity?

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Capacity is the maximum amount that something can hold, usually measured in units like cups, pints, quarts, or gallons.

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What unit would you use to measure a small drink?

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You would use cups or ounces to measure a small drink.

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How many cups are in a quart?

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There are 4 cups in a quart.

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What is the largest unit of capacity among cups, pints, quarts, and gallons?

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The largest unit is gallons.

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If a container holds 2 quarts, how many pints does it hold?

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It holds 4 pints because 1 quart equals 2 pints.

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What unit would you use to measure a large container of water?

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You would use gallons to measure a large container of water.

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How many ounces are in a cup?

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There are 8 ounces in a cup.

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What is the capacity of a standard milk jug?

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A standard milk jug typically has a capacity of 1 gallon.

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If you have 3 pints, how many cups do you have?

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You have 6 cups because 1 pint equals 2 cups.

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What is the capacity of a small measuring cup?

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A small measuring cup usually has a capacity of 1 cup.