Understanding Capacity Measurements

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Capacity

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Amount a container can hold

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Liter (L)

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Metric unit of capacity

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Milliliter (mL)

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1/1000 of a liter

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Gallon (gal)

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US customary unit of capacity

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1 liter

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1000 milliliters

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1 gallon

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4 quarts

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Quart (qt)

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1/4 of a gallon

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Pint (pt)

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1/2 of a quart

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Cup (c)

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1/2 of a pint

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1 cup

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8 fluid ounces