Topic 11 Vocabulary; Convert Measurements

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meter (m)

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a metric unit of length; one meter is equal to 100 centimeters

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capacity

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the volume of a container measured in liquid units

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pint (pt)

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a customary unit of capacity equal to two cups

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milliliter (mL)

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a metric unit of capacity; one liter is equal to 1,000 milliliters

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pound (lb)

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a customary unit of weight equal to 16 ounces

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liter (L)

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a metric unit of capacity; one liter is equal to 1,000 milliliters

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gallon (gal)

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a customary unit of capacity; one gallon is equal to four quarts

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quart (qt)

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a customary unit of capacity; one quart is equal to two pints

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fluid ounce (fl oz)

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a customary unit of capacity; one fluid ounce is equal to two tablespoons

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centimeter (cm)

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a metric unit of length; 100 centimeters is equal to one meter