Customary Units for Capacity

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What is capacity?

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Capacity is the amount of liquid a container can hold.

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What are customary units for measuring capacity?

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The customary units for measuring capacity include cups, pints, quarts, and gallons.

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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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How many pints are in a gallon?

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There are 8 pints in a gallon.

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What is the smallest unit of capacity in the customary system?

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The smallest unit is a cup.

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How much liquid is in a cup?

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A cup holds about 240 mL of liquid.

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What is a quart?

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A quart is a unit of capacity equal to 2 pints or 4 cups.

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How much is a gallon?

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A gallon is a unit of capacity equal to 4 quarts or 8 pints.

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What is the basic metric unit for measuring liquid volume?

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The basic metric unit for measuring liquid volume is the liter.

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How many milliliters are in a liter?

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There are 1000 milliliters in a liter.

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