Measuring Capacity in Liters and Milliliters

This video tutorial introduces the concept of capacity, focusing on the units of milliliters and liters. It explains how to convert between these units and provides practical examples of measuring capacity in everyday items. The video includes practice questions to help viewers choose the appropriate unit of measurement and concludes with a challenge question about estimating the capacity of Loch Nay.

What is the primary focus when measuring the capacity of a container?

• The amount of liquid it can hold

• The length of the container

• The weight of the container

• The color of the container

Which units are commonly used to measure capacity?

• Gallons and pints

• Meters and centimeters

• Liters and milliliters

• Kilograms and grams

In which scenario would you use milliliters instead of liters?

• Measuring a petrol tank

• Measuring a swimming pool

• Measuring a teaspoon of syrup

• Measuring a hot tub

How many milliliters are there in one liter?

• 2000

• 1000

• 500

• 100

If a bottle holds half a liter, how many milliliters does it contain?

• 1000 milliliters

• 250 milliliters

• 750 milliliters

• 500 milliliters

What is the capacity in milliliters of a container that holds three-quarters of a liter?

• 500 milliliters

• 750 milliliters

• 250 milliliters

• 1000 milliliters

For which of the following would you use liters to measure capacity?

• A teaspoon of syrup

• A cup of coffee

• A small bottle of juice

• A petrol tank

Which unit would you use to measure the capacity of a kettle?

• Neither liters nor milliliters

• Only milliliters

• Both liters and milliliters

• Only liters

What is the capacity of an Olympic-sized swimming pool in liters?

• 4 million liters

• 3 million liters

• 2 million liters

• 1 million liters

How many Olympic-sized swimming pools would be needed to fill Loch Neagh?

• 100 pools

• 1000 pools

• 10,000 pools

• 100,000 pools