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Capacity in Customary and Metric System

This topic covers identification and conversion of customary and metric units of capacity. Applications of capacity measurements are also covered.

Topic: Capacity Conversions and Comparisons

  • Conversion table for Customary units of capacity:
    1 cup (c) = 8 fl oz
    1 pint (pt) = 2 c
    1 quart (qt) = 2 pt
    1 gallon (gal) = 4 qt

  • Conversion table for metric units of capacity:
    1 liter (L) = 1000 milliliter (mL)

  • To change from larger units of weight to smaller units, we use multiplication

  • To change from smaller units of weight to larger units, we use division

Topic: Applications of Capacity Measurements

  • Conversion table for Customary units of capacity:
    1 cup (c) = 8 fl oz
    1 pint (pt) = 2 c
    1 quart (qt) = 2 pt
    1 gallon (gal) = 4 qt

  • Conversion table for metric units of capacity:
    1 liter (L) = 1000 milliliter (mL)

  • To change from larger units of weight to smaller units, we use multiplication

  • To change from smaller units of weight to larger units, we use division
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