Lesson: Estimating and Measuring Units of Capacity in a Metric System

In this lesson, we will learn how to estimate and measure units of capacity in the metric system and solve word problems in a real-life context.

Worksheet: Estimating and Measuring Units of Capacity in a Metric System • 16 Questions

Q1:

The litre is a unit for measuring what?

Q2:

Complete the following: The amount that a container holds is its .

Q3:

Choose the most appropriate unit to measure the capacity of a wading pool in order to avoid very large numbers or small decimals.

Q4:

Choose the most appropriate unit to measure the capacity of a bottle of glue, in order to avoid very large numbers or small decimals.

Q5:

Choose the most appropriate unit to measure the capacity of a spoon in order to avoid very large numbers or small decimals.

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