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 liters or gallons.

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What unit is used to measure small amounts of liquid?

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Milliliters (mL) are used to measure small amounts of liquid.

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What unit is used to measure larger amounts of liquid?

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Liters (L) are used to measure larger amounts of liquid.

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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 a gallon?

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A gallon is a unit of capacity commonly used in the United States, equal to 3.785 liters.

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What is a quart?

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A quart is a unit of capacity equal to 1/4 of a gallon or 0.946 liters.

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What is a pint?

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A pint is a unit of capacity equal to 1/2 of a quart or 0.473 liters.

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What is a cup?

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A cup is a unit of capacity equal to 1/16 of a gallon or about 0.237 liters.

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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 water bottle?

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A standard water bottle typically holds about 500 milliliters or 0.5 liters.