Lesson: Estimating Capacity: Customary Units Mathematics • 4th Grade

In this lesson, we will learn how to measure and estimate capacity using customary units of capacity and how to use this skill to solve real-world problems.

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Lesson Worksheet

Q1:

Scarlett wants to measure the capacity of a bucket as accurately as she can. Should she measure its capacity to the nearest gallon, quart, pint, cup, or fluid ounce?

Q2:

Matthew showers for 10 minutes. Has he used about 80 cups or 150 gallons of water?

Q3:

Jacob wants to know how much water he uses when he takes a 10 minutes shower. Would it be most appropriate to measure the amount of water in fluid ounces, cups, or gallons?