Customary measurement

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Capacity

Definition of Capacity:

How much “stuff” can fit into containers or the amount of space there is to fill them up.

The Gigantic “G” It can hold everything!

1.) What unit of capacity best fits this?

2.) What unit would this oil be measured in?

3.) What unit do we use to measure theamount of gas we put into cars?

4.) What is this Gigantic “G” missing?

5.) Does anybody know what measurement we use to sell strawberries in?

6.) How about what we measureyogurt and everybody’s favoriteice cream (the smaller ice cream size)?

7.) What about these large paint jars?What size jar to you think the paint is in?

8.) What unit of capacity do we use to buy milk?

9.) What unit would you use if you wantedto measure the amount of water in this fish tank?

10.) What are thesecontainers measuring in?

11.) How would we measure the amount of water this truck is carrying?

12.) How are we going to measure this size of ice cream?

Bonus: Can you name the unit ofmeasurement hospitals use to hold blood?

Here’s a different version of the Gallon Guy.

Knowing how to measure is an important skill. In some ways it is kind of a balancing act.

Congratulations!

You have now finished the quiz. Keep your paperon your clipboard.