Measuring Mass and Capacity

When you measure weight, you are measuring how much ________ an object has.

• Length

• Volume

• Mass

• Width

What is the difference between weight and capacity?

• Weight measures length and capacity measures height.

• Weight measures mass and capacity measures how much something can hold/contain.

• There is no difference, they are the same thing.

What would be the best unit of measurement to determine the weight of a school bus?

• Tons

• Pounds

• Inches

• Ounces

What is the weight of the bowl of apples?

• 2 g

• 2 kgs

• 2 gallons

• 2 inches

3200 ml = _______ l

• 320 l

• 32 l

• 3.2 l

• 0.32 l

2000 g = _______ kg

• 2 kg

• 20 kg

• 200 kg

• 2000 kg

Which of the following is a unit of mass?

• kilogram

• liter

• meter

• pound

What is the mass of this apple when each cube stands for 50 grams?

• 50 grams

• 100 grams

• 150 grams

• 200 grams

What is the mass of this lemon when each cube stands for 50 grams?

• 600 grams

• 500 grams

• 400 grams

• 300 grams

I am a customary unit used to measure capacity and liquid volume. I am equal to 4 quarts.

• gallon

• cup

• pint